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Gardening

dmosh42

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3. Yes, leaves are being chewed to the point where the plant doesn't grow.....

Reply to Javaman (Reply #2)

Wed May 16, 2012, 11:56 AM

May 2012

and eventually dies. However, this year I started plants from seeds again, and put the plants in the garden about 10 days ago, but with a row cover material over them. So far, they are doing fine, but bug season will kick into gear soon, so not sure. I'm in NC now, but lived in mid state NY previously, and like you, didn't have squash bug problems or tiny flies eating my plants. I will add, I realize at the point when flowers bud, I'll need to uncover them for pollination, and I'm hoping they'll be large enough to withstand the bug attacks. Hope you do well!

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I have a new blog posting up! Enjoy! [View all] Javaman May 2012 OP

Nice pics, Javaman. I have a question on your eggplants... dmosh42 May 2012 #1

I've been really lucky as to have had zero problems with pests... Javaman May 2012 #2

Yes, leaves are being chewed to the point where the plant doesn't grow..... dmosh42 May 2012 #3

When the leaves are chewed, is it in a scalloped fashion? Javaman May 2012 #4

No, it's not caterpillars. They(fleas or tiny flies) consume the leaves all over..... dmosh42 May 2012 #6

Huh, could be white fly. Not sure. You need to take a sample to a good Javaman May 2012 #7

Bees in your pants!!!! Curmudgeoness May 2012 #5