Re: [CH] slugs

T (joemama@swissonline.ch)
Wed, 8 Jul 1998 15:29:38 +0200

>My chiles are all inside, so not at risk. I did notice that the jalapenos
>have suffered a bit from aphids but the scotch bonnets - which give off
>a lovely spicy smell when you brush the leaves - are clear. Has anyone
>else found hotter chiles to be less prone to pests?


I have some habaneros inside during winter, and I have to spray them for
aphids.

As regards slugs,  I find that pellets sold for that purpose work best.
Even a friend of mine who is super organic resorted to them,  after trying
to captivate hedgehogs.

Tom

Switzerland