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How to Identify and Manage 9 Common Nasturtium PestsNasturtiums (Tropaeolum spp.) are edible flowering perennials suited to cultivation in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11. They may be grown as annuals in all temperate regions.
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Easy to grow, these plants prefer locations with full sun to part shade and moist soil that is not overly fertile. There are about 80 species from which to choose in a varied color palette that includes orange, red, and yellow.
These plants may have one of three growth habits:
Dwarf Bushy Climbing Semi-TrailingOur guide to growing nasturtiums has everything you need to know to cultivate plants.
This article discusses how to recognize and manage common nasturtium pests.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
Common Nasturtium PestsLet’s get started!
When growing nasturtiums, it is likely that you will spot one or more of the following kinds of pests in the garden. Let’s find out what they look like and how to manage them.
We’ll examine nine varieties you may face in the garden.
1. AphidsSome of the most common garden pests, aphids prefer cool, wet weather and lush foliage.
These tiny sap-suckers deposit yellowish or blackish eggs on the undersides of the leaves.
If you can, lift them off with your fingernail and drop them into an old container with a squirt of dish detergent and a couple of cups of water.
Depending on the type, newly hatched nymphs and adults may be black, brown, gray, green, red, or yellow.
The species most likely to prey upon Tropaeolum are:
Black Bean, Aphis fabae Melon, Aphis gossypii Green Peach, Myzus persicaeRegularly examine your plants for signs of aphids. When they begin to multiply, they
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