Re: [CH] Chile-Heads Digest V6 #203
Karen H (kaheinen@bellsouth.net)
Sat, 24 Jun 2000 19:35:08 -0700
Growing my first tomatillos. Chilewoman's plants are 2.5 feet tall, covered
in blossoms and potato beetles. ToughLove's seeds are now 1 foot plants.
>>>These things seems as fragile as tuberous begonias. The long stems
sprout
roots at the soil line, suggesting that I oughtta hill some soil around them
for additional rooting and support. I'm busily squishing the beetles in
mid-coitus and scraping their eggs off the undersides of leaves. Tomatillo
leaves do make an attractive lace.
All suggestions deeply appreciated.
And, despite the date, summer refuses to arrive in Western Massachusetts but
the chile plants (most) are sporting buds and blossoms with overnight
temperatures rarely above the mid-fifties, brrrrrrrr.
Gareth the Squisher
Have you tried to spray them with pyrethrins or Neem oil? These both will
get rid of the stink bugs. They love them, but these plants are hardy. Have
grown them for years. Mine are over 7 feet tall and producing great. The
cool temps are probably the reason for all the bugs, they also like to be
watered well.
Karen