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Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Apr 3, 2023 | Replies (1001)Comment receiving replies
@fiesty76. I was reading about incorporating ladybugs as a natural predator fir aphids. My tomatoes and cucumbers (every year) get them. Drives me crazy. I’m thinking about planting nasturtiums in a one of my planter bags ( 25 gallon cloth bags I use to garden in -they’re pretty slick) but I’m afraid the nasturtiums will attract aphids ( which is the point of planting them) but will jump over to the next bag (side by side-4 bags) Any thoughts? Good idea or bad? Ladybugs a batter idea? Or both? Or spray and take my chances with the chemicals? Or give up🙁?
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Hi, @virgo1952 The One thing we passionate gardeners must never do is give up! vbg Ladybugs are natural predators of aphids and I do continue to purchase and release them. While I do get those horrid tomato caterpillars...can't recall name...I also love and plant nasturtiums each year in the same bed with tomatoes (along with, basil, parsley, onions) and have had no problems with aphids with these veggies. Wish I could advise but just don't have the expertise or knowledge.
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@virgo1952 NO dont use chemicals go naturel there are so many products you can use from ladybugs to dried blood to beer in a saucer . NO NO NO please dont use chemicals.