Re: Leaves (Strawberry Root Aphids?)
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Leaves (Strawberry Root Aphids?)
- From: G*@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 21 May 1999 21:16:44 EDT
In a message dated 5/21/99 9:46:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
Scott_Armstrong@LNOTES5.bankofny.com writes:
<< Subj: Leaves
Date: 5/21/99 9:46:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: Scott_Armstrong@LNOTES5.bankofny.com
Sender: owner-pumpkins@mallorn.com
Reply-to: pumpkins@mallorn.com
To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
Okay, question, when i come home from work and check my plants, especially
on a sunny day, the leaves are all flagged, and droopy, and basically don't
look happy. The next morning, there all up and perky and look really
great. I noticed this last year with my plant, especially on the first few
true leaves, what's the deal here? Just for reference, current temps in
the 70's, and the plant is uncovered all day
scott
>>
Is there Ant activity around the base of the plants? If there is they may be
farming Strawberry Root Aphids on the roots. The ants bring them down to the
roots and they eat the liquid they secrete. If you thin the plants look for
a bluish green aphid on the roots. Not sure where your from or if you have
them there, here in New England we do. Treat with diazinon liquid mixed with
a gallon of water and dump the whole gallon around the plant. Check the
package for mixing instructions.
George
N. Tewksbury, MA
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