Japanese beetles and their larvae called grubs, can heavily damage gardens and lawns. The grubs which were beetle eggs emerge from the ground as adult beetles. The grubs feed on the plants roots causing substantial root damage and the adult beetles feed on plant foliage resulting in rapid defoliation and crop loss. They are harmful …
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septoria lycopersici It is a fungus attacking only tomato and potato. Circular spots with dark-brown margins appear scattered over the leaves. Later, the spots enlarge and coalesce, and black dots appear in their centers. Heavily infected leaves turn yellow, wither, and fall off. Chlorothalonil Cyproconazole Azoxystrobin Mancozeb Organic: Copper Hydroxide It helps prevent the germination …
Cucumber is a type of gourd plant that requires little maintenance and is easy to grow. The stem of the plant is long, and there are two types of cucumbers: greenhouse and outdoor. The greenhouse variety produces long and smooth fruits without needing pollination, making it easier to grow. On the other hand, outdoor cucumbers are shorter and fatter and usually have rough skin or thorns. These cucumbers require pollination, which is done by insects and bees. There are four types of cucumbers: Beit Alpha, Slicer, Dutch, and Baby. Cucumber seeds need a warm planting medium and can take up to a month to grow into seedlings that can be transplanted. The plants can be grown in pots or in soil, and irrigation is necessary for their growth. Overwatering and a lack of irrigation can have negative effects on cucumber growth. Trellising is also used to save space and access the plants. Most of the cucumbers take between 50 to 60 days from seed to harvest.
Blossom end rot (BER)- A common garden problem that often occurs on both green and ripe fruits of tomato, pepper and watermelon. It is characterized as brown, leathery rot developing on or near the blossom end of the fruit. The reason is lack of Calcium arriving at the fruit. It is usually thought of as …
Roses are perennials that originate in Asia, and can last for years in your garden if cared for. There are many types of roses: dwarf, tall, climbing, and thorny. There are also about 250 different varieties of roses and they are all characterized by a flower at the end of the branch. They can be …
Ants plague afflicts almost every home, and today there are tools to resolve and minimize the nuisance. Pesticides against ants at home, will usually be by applying a gel that will serve as bait for the ants and thus make them eat from it, transfer it into their nest and eliminate them. Ants in the …
The grass was first recognized as of aesthetic value about 2000 years ago in the Chinese empire gardens of the Han dynasty. It is soft and pleasant to touch, treading and sitting. For this reason, the grass was chosen to cover surfaces in large parks, playgrounds, stadiums, private gardens and more. Other benefits of grass …
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Rats are pests from the rodent family that can transmit various diseases and cause various damage to homes, restaurants and businesses. Rats have a set of traits and abilities that allow them to be established anywhere, they have a very developed sense of smell, a very sharp sense of touch, and hearing. Add to this …
All you need to know about making compost by yourself. Compost is a processed organic material, which is a basic and important component for feeding and fertilizing plants using the organic method. The compost we add to the soil enriches it with minerals, aerates the soil, improves drainage and prevents erosion. Compost is a product …
Micronutrients are Essential for chemical processes, and important in plant cell systems despite their small quantity. The micro-elements are usually used as process stimulants and do not form part of compounds in the structure of plant cells. Without their presence in the plant the processes of assimilation and growth in the plant will not take …
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