It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:58 am

All times are UTC - 6 hours




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: Hello
PostPosted: Thu Dec 25, 2003 11:10 am 
Offline

Joined: Thu Dec 25, 2003 7:52 am
Posts: 4
Location: Texas
I found this site searching for help with my vegetable garden. After my first season, I find that I seem to have an infestation of root-knot nematodes. The garden is 40' x 80' and it seems to affect just some areas. I raised my beds and kept hay and stall cleanings in the furrows to hold moisture and keep weeds down. I've pulled everything and turned it all under and will keep it busted up during the winter. I'm considering turning the chickens into it to help keep things clean. My theory in doing this would be to starve the nematodes out. Am I doing right or is there a much easier solution. Thanks for any help.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Welcome with a Note:
PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2003 6:09 pm 
Offline
Moderator
Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Sat Mar 08, 2003 6:45 pm
Posts: 354
Location: San Antonio,Tx
RedRider,

:D Glad you found the site and welcome aboard.
Please enjoy yourself while visiting.

I have moved your inquiry and post to a forum where I feel you'll get more help.

_________________
ZIP
[The Alamo City]


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2003 8:44 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Nov 24, 2003 2:58 pm
Posts: 10
Location: The frozen tundra of Aiken, SC - 7B
A problem I share. I use my okra every year as a show & tell when I pull it up. Short of a small thermonuclear detonation (organic, of course!) what I have learned is to starve the little suckers and fry them. I plant resistant varieties and solarize. I am by no means an expert on the subject but I regret to say once you have them you'll never be able to get completely rid of them. Large amounts of organic material is supposed to help. French marigolds are supposed to provide some control. I'm going to try beneficial nematodes at some point. Okay, I answered your question. Now, how do I get rid of yellow nutsedge and florida betony?

Dirt


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 6 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by eWeblife