Timely reminder for new Chilli growers

Started by Georgie, May 03, 2006, 20:09:55

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Georgie

May 03, 2006, 20:09:55
Give each plant a good spray with tepid water on top of and under the leaves every evening to avoid the dreaded red spider mite.   ;D

G x
'The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.'

Georgie

May 03, 2006, 20:09:55
'The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.'

bananagirl

#1
May 05, 2006, 11:15:49
I'm having fun with aphids on mine...
Nothing rhymes with orange...
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MrsKP

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May 06, 2006, 21:19:13
at approximately what size should i be doing this ??  mine are still teensy weensy, the biggest is still only about 3" tall  (and still indoors) ::)
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Georgie

#3
May 07, 2006, 10:18:14
I'd start as soon as they are strong enough to take being sprayed because it's being indoors and dry conditions which attract the red spider mites. 

G x
'The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.'

MrsKP

#4
May 07, 2006, 11:33:44
thanks George, will start doing it religiously (and watch everything start damping off)   :P
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tim

#5
May 07, 2006, 11:36:00
Aphids? Just religiously squidge them daily!

Georgie

#6
May 07, 2006, 15:12:57
I don't think that's very likely, Mrs KP.  If they have reached 3" and have a few leaves they should be fine.  But if you are worried about the compost getting too wet you could cover it when you spray.   

I'm with Tim on the aphid problem but if it's a very bad infestation I'd try a home made garlic spray or a brought organic one such as Growing Success bug killer.

G x
'The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.'

MrsKP

#7
May 07, 2006, 15:17:48
i'm only growing two varieties, cayenne and twilight thingy (from the GW trial), they seem to be doing ok so far but i'm about to leave home for 36 hours and leave all my babies in the hands of the OH !    :o


i think the red spide mite is the last of my worries  :P
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Georgie

#8
May 07, 2006, 15:31:10
LOL!

G x
'The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.'

fozzylozzy

#9
May 09, 2006, 08:29:08
My seedlings reached 1.5" and their leaves fell off.... ;D ;D ;D

Louisa x

Georgie

#10
May 09, 2006, 18:25:34
Oh dear, Louisa. I'm glad you can still smile about it!

G x
'The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.'

fozzylozzy

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May 09, 2006, 18:57:51
Quote from: Georgie on May 09, 2006, 18:25:34
Oh dear, Louisa. I'm glad you can still smile about it!

G x


You win some, you lose some.... ;D ;D ;D

Louisa x
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