Rollinia continues to look "droopy" although it continues to sprout new leaves and branches. My guess is that the drooping is not a problem and that the tree in the front entry triangle will double in size by next year.
The Rollinia is already outgrowing its pig protection cage. Will leave the cage on for six months to see how it progresses.
Showing posts with label pests. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pests. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Aphids
Found ladybugs eating aphids on the Key Lime along the driveway. The leaves were showing a lot of curl.
Sprayed the leaves with an insecticidal soap yesterday. Hope this removes the aphids.
Sprayed the leaves with an insecticidal soap yesterday. Hope this removes the aphids.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Pig check
Last night checked for pigs at:
and saw none. But clearly they're active during the night. The ground is often ripped up and turned, as if disced, in the morning.
Seems like the pigs are most interested in soil that had wood chunks or other substantial debris buried in it. My guess is that there are insects, worms and so forth that are active near this debris.
- 7PM
- 10PM
- 5AM
and saw none. But clearly they're active during the night. The ground is often ripped up and turned, as if disced, in the morning.
Seems like the pigs are most interested in soil that had wood chunks or other substantial debris buried in it. My guess is that there are insects, worms and so forth that are active near this debris.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Today's Activities
Today:
- Finished painting peak of shed roof (finally!)
- Planted ulu: "Samoan" (Ma'afala), Apuapua, and "Tahitian" (variety TBD)
- Bought ($18) and planted 1/2 gal "Mexican thornless lime" / "Key lime" along driveway
- Saved 5 gal topsoil from driveway digging
- Noted significant pig rooting along driveway and edge of pasture
- Used standard 1/2 bag Niu black cinder, 1/2 bag Niu chicken manure, 2 scoops imolizer, 1/2 cup 10-30-10 gaviota, 1 cup tropical ag lime for planting trees
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