Re: Half Eaten Female...
Hi Henry,
You might try wrapping the flower in a layer or two of gauze or cheesecloth
prior to its opening assuring that it will keep any potential nibblers out.
Put some mothballs near it too, the fumes will keep any pest like a dog or
cat away, but won't harm the plant. Oh the fun of growing! Always new
challenges!
Dave
Henry Holman wrote:
> Last night I anxiously approached that luscious main vine female, ready
> to wrap her in a cloak in preparation for pollination the next morning.
> But alas, something had chewed a whole through the female flower and into
> the female fruit itself. I have never seen this before - is it beast or
> insect - does anyway know - how do I prevent it the next time...
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kevin
>
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