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Title: Chitting attack
Post by: Mouseski on March 13, 2007, 22:26:17

PLEASE HELP!!

I checked the spuds in their cosy trays this morning and I have greenfly! Are the spuds doomed? I washed and gently squeezed the little green blighters. Changed the bedding, moved them to the greenhouse. I don't know where the critters came from >:(

Will they still grow when I put them in the ground? SHould I put them in the ground immediately (Kestrel and Desiree)?SHould I whizz up the garden centre and get more spuds?

Grrrrrr - Greenfly >:(

Title: Re: Chitting attack
Post by: tim on March 14, 2007, 06:44:28

NO panic!!

You seem to have done the right thing. Just make sure your tubers are dry after their bath.

Title: Re: Chitting attack
Post by: Mouseski on March 14, 2007, 19:10:35

Thanks Tim. Words of wisdom taken on board :)

I'll make sure they are dry don't want them rotting or getting too cold in the greenhouse.

CHeers, Mouseski

Title: Re: Chitting attack
Post by: manicscousers on March 14, 2007, 21:21:58

put it this way, I don't think greenfly can breathe underground, ha,ha,ha ;D

Title: Re: Chitting attack
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on March 14, 2007, 22:47:51

Root aphids can.

Title: Re: Chitting attack
Post by: Mouseski on March 15, 2007, 18:33:15

Panic rising again!

Title: Re: Chitting attack
Post by: greenscrump on March 16, 2007, 17:23:50

Just seen your post Mouseki - me too ! Have posted long rambling tale above (or maybe now below !) so early in the year - nasty green critters >:(

Title: Re: Chitting attack
Post by: OllieC on March 16, 2007, 21:18:37

Quote from: Robert_Brenchley on March 14, 2007, 22:47:51
Root aphids can.

Yes, I had loads on my JA's - or at least on the ones the Rats left!

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