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Nematodes and Hibiscus
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Posted by
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Mon, May 12, 08 at 16:19
| I was told that Hibiscus and Brugmansias so not do well in the sand close to the ocean (in Florida) because they will get infested with Nematodes. Does anyone have any experience with growing Hibiscus close to the beach? Nematode problems? What can be done to combat nematodes? |
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RE: Nematodes and Hibiscus
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| They don't like a lot of salt spray either. |
RE: Nematodes and Hibiscus
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| I live in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. We have a nematode problem and really sandy soil, but lots of people grow hibiscus everywhere around here. I haven't tried it myself though. |
RE: Nematodes and Hibiscus
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| You won't find a nemacide anywhere, I've tried! They quit making any for the home gardener, only ones that can get anything have to have a licence. Unless you know someone of course, but then you should be very cautious cuz they are very strong an can harm the enviroment. I'm trying the solarization method now for them. Won't know if it worked till fall when I pull the summer plantings. |
RE: Nematodes and Hibiscus
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| Shrimp shells are suppose to be good for nematodes. I was always told to run them through a blender and mix into the soil. Never tried it but then I have never had a need. Wish you luck and good fortune solving your problem. |
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