Virginia Growers Thread - Everything VA

[Dankster47]

We had SLFs in the yard and garden last year. They really liked the cover of my weed but I couldn't see any damage to the plants. That doesn't mean I didn't run my IPM against them. Neem oil didn't make them move, BT, no effect, they're not chewing insects. Spinosad, they ignored. I cut down the only ailanthus tree on the property and the neighbors have cut theirs down too. Still I have seen some nymphs in the yard. They don't seem to bother nonwoody plants.

They are sap suckers it's the stunt growth damage stalks and reduce yield they create a waste and leave sugary honey due and create a black sooty mold . I been using ARBER Bio picked it up out of convince at ace hardware it work as a spray you don't want to use as a drench on just rooted clones and seedlings use at quarter strength or less but it's safe to spray if it rains you need to treat them again otherwise it's great and safe for beneficials

 

[Dankster47]

Looks like this guy has moved into my greenhouse. It's more than welcome, free pest control. Toads will eat pretty much anything they can catch. View attachment 2681486

You are so right it's cool to watch them also they love ants and zap them up with their tongue

 

[orggrwr]

Happy anniversary Virginians. As im sure most of you remember the law legalizing home grow in Virginia took effect on July 1st 2021 which makes this Wednesday the 5 year anniversary. Amazing how much I've learned about this plant in the last 5 years when I thought i knew everything about it already. Greenhouse is starting to fill up nicely. Time to start thinking about the flowering top dress.