Question Time 21!

13/02/2024 30 min
Question Time 21!

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Find out who will be this month’s Q&A winner of The Plant Runner’s prize!We have been inundated with excellent questions, here are some of the topics discussed this month:Passionfruit hoppers can be controlled by weekly spraying of ECO Neem and Eco OilFrangipane with woolly aphid. Keith suggests controlling with Pyrethrum (add a drop or two of dishwashing liquid)Don’t over prune natives such as chrysocephalum apiculatum - dead head only, particularly in summerMites on plants like Vibernum? Try Mavrik or ECO Neem and Eco OilDilute worm tea to ration of approx 1:10 to 1:15 or hear how to wash through the worm farm to collect worm wee and castings - stay tuned for more tips on worm farms in our upcoming episode!Deter possums from eating your passion fruits by providing a decoy apple!Some basic principles on pH testing and correctionPomegranate trees - best to have 2 plants of different varieties will increase the yield through cross-pollinationOrnamental grape vines excellent for summer shade. Keith suggests Thomson seedless and crimson seedless. Ensure Neutral pH, good potting mix and liquid feedFicus Pumila - a great clinging climberKeith’s top tips on keeping rabbits off your plants! Where you can find all things Muddy Boots!Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook