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Gardening

dmosh42

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1. Nice pics, Javaman. I have a question on your eggplants...

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Wed May 16, 2012, 10:41 AM

May 2012

I tried growing from seeds a few times, and last year bought a small plant, but the fleas and whatever else, chewed them apart. So, I wondered if you use row covers until they flower, or maybe don't have the pest problem?

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I have a new blog posting up! Enjoy! [View all] Javaman May 2012 OP

Nice pics, Javaman. I have a question on your eggplants... dmosh42 May 2012 #1

I've been really lucky as to have had zero problems with pests... Javaman May 2012 #2

Yes, leaves are being chewed to the point where the plant doesn't grow..... dmosh42 May 2012 #3

When the leaves are chewed, is it in a scalloped fashion? Javaman May 2012 #4

No, it's not caterpillars. They(fleas or tiny flies) consume the leaves all over..... dmosh42 May 2012 #6

Huh, could be white fly. Not sure. You need to take a sample to a good Javaman May 2012 #7

Bees in your pants!!!! Curmudgeoness May 2012 #5