Hey Matty. I live in CT my folks and the Soup kitchen garden the little town i am from provides is 150 miles north of my location. Elevation change.. me 15 feet above sea level.. to 540 feet above.... we have never noticed an i'll effect from elevation change.. but climate change within 150...
here is some info.. if ya want:
http://www.uvm.edu/v...fleabeetle.html
looks like their only method of organic solution to the beetle problem is row covers.
i actually did the nematode option this year.. i think it worked well.. only some beetles and the peppers are growing faster than the...
i am currently growing 2 of the same peppers in one pot.. ran out of room and just couldn't let one go... limited space has forced me to do that with a few varieties. i have done this before and the zom seems to be right... if i pushed that 2 pepper limit.. i got really small plants. mine are in...
i love this post... i LOVE~!!!!! this POST. I have actually recited the litany of fear while suffering through a few peppers... that is just Awesome.. Can i Plus a Billion?? CA't wait for my crop to come in .. Fear is the mind killer.Cheers Bro!!
sure! graffting is fun.... the woodier the stock the better... i'v done that with my wifes various kinds of lilacs and butterfly bushes.. think a well established plant is the key.....
I haven't spoken in posts before that you have laid down but, I am sorry for the loss of your Dad. I learned a lot of my growing from mine too. Love the pics and wish you a great growing season.. love the Pay it forward concept.. wish more of the world thought that way. Peace to you, the fam...
yup, hatefull little buggers. that body shape is unmistakable. there are lots of kinds.. the color might change.. but that's what they are... babies by the size.