Friends in Low Places
Our garden is blooming like crazy! Over the last few weeks, we’ve been harvesting Mizuna, Asian Greens, Romaine, Green Beans, Beets and Zucchini! We’ve had a few pest problems…and a few solutions.
First, we found a quick and easy aphid solution. Simply mix one part each molasses, soy sauce and vegetable oil, and put into a clean tuna can or other DISPOSABLE container (unless you like reusing a watery aphid graveyard). Put out at night, find dozens dead in the morning. We noticed a dramatic reduction in our damaged plants almost immediately, and have been practically aphid-free for weeks!
Additionally, we planted the Good Bug Blend when we started our garden, and found a surprise guest on our Asian Greens last night: lady beetles.
More to the point, we found dozens. These aren’t lady bugs, mind you — more like their big cousins who’ve spent some time working out. Nevertheless, proof that the mix works!
More to come as the season progresses…
Tags: beneficial insects, good bug blend, harvesting, home remedies, lady beetles, pest control
July 22nd, 2009 at 8:48 am
Thanks for the tip! I have a kazillion aphids on my watermelons and the ladybugs can’t keep up. They’re going to need ladybug Tums, they’ve been eating so many aphids.
July 22nd, 2009 at 10:43 am
Great Picture! Great post!!