Aphid Control in the Market Garden – Vlog
Jez Taylor, head of the diverse market garden at Daylesford Organics talks to us about managing the greenfly on the roses they supply to the florists. Ready to apply soapy water, he notices signs of natural predation taking place, showing us some ladbybird larvae. He has some interesting observations in relation to water stress…
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17th June 2020Related farming theme :
Key Farming Practices:
- Encouraging beneficial insects
- Integrated pest management (IPM)
Organisation(s):
- Daylesford Organic Farm
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