General information and discussion about cultivating all other edible garden plants.
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April 7, 2013 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Laurinburg, North Carolina, zone 7
Posts: 3,207
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Artichokes-aphids
My artichoke is infested with aphids. It was last year, too. I haven't fertilized it, although it looks like it could use some, from the leaves getting a bit pale. I'm just worried about adding fertilizer, since the aphids are so bad. I've sprayed a few times with spinosad, lots with plain water and now the baby lady bugs are all over so I'm afraid to do much else.
Any ideas what I can do without hurting the good guys? It's still producing pretty well but I'm sure it could do better. I think artichokes have become my favorite garden plant. At least I can count on them when tomatoes are so fickle in AZ. And, I love eating them! Plus, they are really cool looking! |
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