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Ants and My Strawberries!!!

Posted: 01/06/2012 at 23:11
Hi everyone, I was up my allotment this evening doing my usual rounds and on inspection of my Strawberries I noticed that one had been munched to within an inch of its life! I am certain its ants. They were all over my strawberries. I don't think it's slugs or snails as I have pellets down for them. Is there anything I can use to prevent the ants or remove them without damaging my strawberries further? I've have been told to also raise my strawberries on a bed of straw, can you tell me if this is necessary too? Thank you in anticipation!!

Rasberry Canes

Posted: 16/05/2012 at 21:56
Yes apologies for the two posts! Phew, that's a relief. Ill just keep an eye on them. We're due some better (well drier) weather over the coming week so will see how they hold out. Fingers crossed! Thanks!!

Rasberry Canes

Posted: 16/05/2012 at 21:36
Hello guys, I'm really hoping you can help me on this. I bought some rasberry canes from a garden centre on Saturday gone to plant out up my allotment. I got them home, read the little instructions that come with it and followed them word for word....however...... Now they are dying. The leaves are turning brown and curling over. Having looked on the Internet, they say it's because I have planted them out at that wrong time. Apparently you should plant them out in the autumn, they never said this on the plants!! Should I remove them from the ground and leave them in a conservatory or something or just stick with them? They had a good root structure, I watered them in well and set in good ground. I just don't understand. I've heard root rot being banded about because of the wet weather we've been having. Please help me!!

Rasberry Canes

Posted: 16/05/2012 at 21:32
Hello guys, I'm really hoping you can help me on this. I bought some rasberry canes from a garden centre on Saturday gone to plant out up my allotment. I got them home, read the little instructions that come with it and followed them word for word....however...... Now they are dying. The leaves are turning brown and curling over. Having looked on the Internet, they say it's because I have planted them out at that wrong time. Apparently you should plant them out in the autumn, they never said this on the plants!! Should I remove them from the ground and leave them in a conservatory or something or just stick with them? They had a good root structure, I watered them in well and set in good ground. I just don't understand. I've heard root rot being banded about because of the wet weather we've been having. Please help me!!

Rasberry Canes

Posted: 16/05/2012 at 21:20
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Ants and My Strawberries!!!

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Rasberry Canes

Problems from the start!!!  
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Rasberry Canes

Problems from the start!! 
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Last Post: 16/05/2012 at 21:46
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