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sandy0225 · 05-28-2010, 06:53 AM

I've noticed that siam ruby and also margarita are targets for all kinds of whiteflies, spider mites and even aphids. They are great indicator/trap bananas to plant in your crop. They will show the bugs first and then you know it's time to spray them.
They must taste REALLY good to bugs!

05-28-2010, 06:53 AM	#20 (permalink)
sandy0225 Northern Tropics sandy0225's Photo Gallery Location: Muncie, Indiana zone 5 Find me on the map! Zone: zone 5 Name: Sandy Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,718 BananaBucks : 487,677 Feedback: 31 / 97% Said "Thanks" 38 Times Was Thanked 1,801 Times in 682 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 9 Times	Re: Overwintering Siam Ruby I've noticed that siam ruby and also margarita are targets for all kinds of whiteflies, spider mites and even aphids. They are great indicator/trap bananas to plant in your crop. They will show the bugs first and then you know it's time to spray them. They must taste REALLY good to bugs! __________________ Sandy Burrell Northern Tropics Greenhouse 1501 East Fuson Road Muncie, IN 47302 www.northerntropics.com specializing in bananas, heirloom tomatoes and water gardening plants~ check out our new online store at our website!