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emma Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 31 Oct 2009 Posts: 21
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 1275 Location: cork
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Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:07 pm Post subject: |
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probably caused by thrips small sucking insects that damage the leaves as they emerge. The warm spell of weather suited their development, no control on a growing crop as the products that were used are no longer available.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)
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emma Rank attained: Hazel Tree

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Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Michael - but does this mean that the flowers are damaged and won't flower? Or should I just leave them as they are? Thanks
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
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Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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leave them be, the flowers will hardly be damaged but the quality will be impaired and the crop for next year will be reduced and it may not even recur next year.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)
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f&vlady Rank attained: Hazel Tree


Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 35 Location: Tipperary
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Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 3:50 pm Post subject: damaged Gladioli |
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Hi Michael, I have the same prob as Emma,(damaged Gladioli). Is there any point in spraying or wiping the leaves with a washing-up liquid solution. I planted masses of bulbs and all have come up and it's a shame to see them looking so raggy now.
f&vlady
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