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Managing Outbreaks: Remove badly damaged plants, as the maggots can move from one plant to another. Onion root maggots Onion root maggots Onion root maggots in garlic Onion root maggots in garlic Onion fly larvae burrow into plant roots Onion fly larvae...

Companions Echinacea, Catnip, Agastache and Dill. Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade. Often planted with low, mound-forming herbs and flowers. Notes Valerian produces extremely fragrant flowers in early summer.

Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Rich well-drained soil. Frost tolerant A cold-hardy perennial, lemon balm can survive temperatures to -20F (-30C). Spacing Single Plants: 1' 11" (60cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 1' 11" (60cm) with 1' 11" (60cm)...

Troubleshooting Tulips are often eaten by deer and squirrels. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Average garden soil with excellent drainage.

In midsummer, drench plants with a liquid plant food to stimulate new growth. Position Full sun to partial shade. Companions Thyme and Osteospermum. Space dwarf varieties 8 inches (20cm) apart in all directions; allow 12 inches (30cm) between very tall...

Store at room temperature. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Tomato (Large) Aphids (General) Colorado Potato Beetle Corn Earworm Flea Beetle Leaf Miner Slug Snail Spider Mite Thrips Tomato Hornworm Plant Diseases...

Mulch to deter weeds and keep soil moist. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Parsnip Aphids (General) Carrot Rust Fly Slug Snail Plant Diseases which Affect Parsnip Carrot Powdery Mildew

Harvesting Harvest when the husks begin to turn yellow in early fall. Notes Self-fertile but pollination is improved by growing in groups with two or more cultivars present. Mulch after planting, and encircle the trunk with a wire cage or protective pipe...

Frost tolerant Yes. Feeding Mix a balanced organic fertilizer into the bed or row before planting your onions, taking care to get it into the soil below the plants. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Onions (Red)...

Spacing Single Plants: 2' 11" (90cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 2' 11" (90cm) with 2' 11" (90cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow seeds 1 inch deep in rows, or in hills spaced 6 feet apart.

Promptly pick up fallen apples and chop them into pieces before composting them. The fly larvae tunnel through the fruit as they feed, making the fruit lumpy, disfigured, and prone to rot.

Harvesting Snip off any seed clusters that form and discard them, as they are poisonous. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well drained soil. Frost tolerant Young seedlings easily tolerate spring frosts, and may survive winters in mild climates. Companions Cabbage, Lettuce, Spinach, Calendula, Cilantro, Feverfew and Mint.

Good drainage is essential. Troubleshooting Grow outdoors in the warmer months to expose plants to heat and pollinators. Grow in containers of rich compost to keep plants compact and to make it easy to bring plants indoors for the winter.

Frost tolerant Many cultivars are hardy to -40F (-40C). These cold-natured plants seldom produce well in warmer climates where temperature often top 90F (32C). Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect White Currant Aphids...

Plan to hand pick often, by knocking the beetles into a bowl of soapy water. Preventing Problems: Use row covers to protect plants during the 6 to 8-week period while Japanese beetles are feeding.

Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Any average, well drained soil. Frost tolerant A hardy perennial from the Mediterranean, lavender will survive winter temperatures to 0F/-17C.

Poke a needle into the hole to kill the borer. In humid climates, peaches often develop problems with fungal diseases such as brown rot. The fruit should pull away easily from the tree.

If there are holes in the trunk which leak a gummy substance or sawdust-like frass, the culprit is probably a borer or beetle – to kill this pest, poke a needle into the hole. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant...

Harvesting Use pruning shears to gather pods less than 5 inches long. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well drained soil amended with compost. Notes Requires warm weather to grow well.

If desired, small plants can be potted up in fall and grown through winter indoors. Feeding Not generally needed. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Oregano Aphids (General) Slug Snail

Harvesting Peppers can be harvested when they are still green, though their flavor improves as they ripen to red, yellow, or orange. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Pepper Aphids (General) Colorado Potato Beetle...

Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well-drained soil. Frost tolerant Yes, but flowers can be damaged by late frosts. Can restrict growth in other plants nearby, because many plants (including tomatoes) are sensitive to juglone, a substance...

Adult diamondback moths do not cause any damage Adult diamondback moths do not cause any damage Diamondback moth caterpillars feed on leaves Diamondback moth caterpillars feed on leaves Diamondback moth caterpillars Diamondback moth caterpillars Diamondback...

Ants farming black bean aphids Ants farming black bean aphids Black bean aphids being farmed by ants Black bean aphids being farmed by ants Black bean aphids on broad bean tips Black bean aphids on broad bean tips Black bean aphids on nasturtium Black...

Harvesting Harvest round radishes when the roots are the size of a quarter. Crop Rotation Group Brassicas (Cabbage family) ● Soil Almost any soil with good drainage. Notes Use radishes to mark divisions between sowings of salad greens or other spring...

Harvesting Young leaves can be used to season cooked dishes. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Celeriac Aphids (General) Slug Snail Position Full sun.