Alan Gould wrote:
:: In article , Instep
:: walking@nos pam.instephols.co.uk writes
::: Does anyone have a foolproof cure for whitefly? I need to
::: eradicate them from my greenhouse.
::: Ann
:::
:: We use a foliar application of nettle infusion. It always works
:: for us.
::
:: Further details at:
:: http://www.nugget.demon.co.uk/MetaFAQ/nettle.html
::
Interesting link Alan...can nettles be composted like this at any time? -
what about the heavy seed heads which appear from time to time? - will the
seeds rot too? - I have inherited an unused greenhouse which has been taken
over by nettles and has been like this for about 5 years, I've a feeling the
soil will be rich in nutrients and I'm planning on getting all the tops out
in a few weeks, then digging the roots out.
Another question: will the roots compost in this way or am I better burning
them?
I'm planning on tomatoes, chillis and courgettes, planted directly into the
soil...