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Re: Newbie introduction

You don't need to cut back a lot on this crop (nasturtiums). Instead,
simply train them up a trellis or teepee. We trained ours up a teepee made
out of three bamboo stakes that we latticed with burlap twine. Worked
pretty well and boy did the aphids like them. There was even a batch of
basil nearby that they didn't touch. BTW, if you always have one or two
starts going, you can simply pull out and burn or compost an aphid infested
vine and plant a new one in its spot.
>
>I'm also learning by lots of rookie mistakes, such as planting 3
>nasturtium seeds in each of my 4' by 4' boxes to deter bugs which are now
>overwhelming everything.  I don't have the heart to take them out.
>However, next year, I will reduce this particular crop!

--Natalie

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Natalie McNair-Huff
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