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Posted by grady FLORIDA (My Page) on Mon, Dec 15, 08 at 4:44
| I had a crop disaster last year. Healthy plants started dieing prematurely. I suspect GRUBS were dining on the roots. What's the best medicine to prevent this this time around? When and what should I do. Tnx. Grady |
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- Posted by doc2379 8b/9 Fl gulfside (My Page) on
Mon, Dec 15, 08 at 18:46
| Grady, what kind of plants were affected? Did you see the "grubs"? What zone are you in? Doc |
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- Posted by grady FLORIDA (My Page) on
Tue, Dec 16, 08 at 6:39
| Doc, tnx . for the response. I'm in the NW area near Pensacola. Tomatoes, Bell pepper, and to a lesser extent, egg plants were all ruined by whatever it was. Grady |
RE: grubs
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- Posted by doc2379 8b/9 Fl gulfside (My Page) on
Tue, Dec 16, 08 at 21:37
| I would think that a parasite that could do that kind of damage to different plants in the same location would be well known by your county agent. Best call him rather than take guesses. A sample of the "grub" is the best way to identify it. |
RE: grubs
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- Posted by grady FLORIDA (My Page) on
Fri, Dec 19, 08 at 15:39
| Tnx. doc, I plan on talking to him before long. Grady |
RE: grubs
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| Florida is loaded with root-knot nematodes. That is your problem. It has been written about extensively here on GW. Do an all site search to learn what they are, how to recognize and treat them. Bottom line, you will figure out that some plants such as peppers and tomatoes are better Florida grown in containers |
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