Phhhhheeeeeewwwww Jenny. Schwartzenager! I tremble in anticipation. I think it best is put the past behind us. Look forward to a New Dawning without mention of, oooh! Nearly said it again!
I had better get into training and used to running like hell. Don't know what my New Titanium Knee will think of it. Look forward to our next meeting. So sorry the whiskers tickle.
Sincerely, Johnboy.
Cures for aphids - not!!
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taralastair
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I too have planted nasturtiums this year mainly to have a few flowers that were edible. However have noticed as others have said what a great sacrificial crop they make. Not only do the black aphids love them but so do the cabbage white butterfly (is that what they're called). Anyone else noticed this?
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taralastair wrote:I too have planted nasturtiums t- as others have said what a great sacrificial crop they make.
So out of interest, have you noticed a reduction in the number of bugs on your main crops, or do you think the nasturtiums have just helped make your patch a more attractive place for bugs overall?!
I'm happy to try this, but on my allotment, I have few problems with aphids afecting my plants (though in the greenhouse, that's another story).
The butterflys that got through my nets have produced Caterpillars that made mincemeat of my brocolli. Defintely sounds like Nasturtiums next year.