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Growing => Grow Your Own => Topic started by: mdjlucan on May 02, 2012, 06:34

Title: blackcurrant
Post by: mdjlucan on May 02, 2012, 06:34

just look at my Blackcurrent bush  the top of the soft young shoots undersides of the young leaves  look like aphids wots the best thing to do thanks  







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Title: Re: blake current
Post by: fatcat1955 on May 02, 2012, 07:04

Squish with your finger's or use a fruit and vegetable pest spray. I find the Bayer one pretty good.

Title: Re: blake current
Post by: mdjlucan on May 02, 2012, 07:17

all over the bush

Title: Re: blake current
Post by: fatcat1955 on May 02, 2012, 08:32

On the aphid's .

Title: Re: blackcurrent
Post by: grinling on May 02, 2012, 17:31

I prefer to use washing up liquid.

Title: Re: blackcurrent
Post by: fatcat1955 on May 02, 2012, 17:35

Quote from: grinling on May 02, 2012, 17:31

I prefer to use washing up liquid.

Not licensed for use so cannot suggest it. Before you blame me , i am only letting you know site rules.

Title: Re: blackcurrent
Post by: Lawrence on May 02, 2012, 19:02

Quote from: grinling on May 02, 2012, 17:31

I prefer to use washing up liquid.

My father in law says that they slip on the soapy surface, fall off the plants and break their necks...

Title: Re: blackcurrant
Post by: compostqueen on May 03, 2012, 12:06

 :lol: :D