I've noticed a couple of gardening-type threads (well bugs anyway
) here so I thought I'd share a couple of tips. I grow chillis as a hobby (yes kitz - really, I kid you not) and there are two products every gardener should have - especially greenhouse gardeners.
1) SB Plant Invigorator. Despite the name it is the ONLY pest control substance that kills spidermites (AKA The Borg). Spidermites are resistant to every single chemical licensed for home/amateur use. EVERY SINGLE ONE so don't believe any chemical spray which says it'll kill spidermite as you will have more chance of becoming Prime Minister than it killing spidermites!
www.sbproducts.co.uk It does what it says (it kills the borg by suffocating them) but on no account spray in full sun or when the roots are dry as it'll fry your plant as its a foliar feed too. I can't recommend this product highly enough - its simply phenomenal. The order link is safe too - assuming it still points at some Channel Island flower website?
2) This year has been a disaster for agriculture - even home gardens. The rain/humidity and the current above-average temperatures have allowed fungus spores never before seen in the UK to flourish. Next spring will be dreadful for fungus (leaf-spot/rust etc in case nobody knows what I'm on about). Copper-based fungicides are becoming ineffective and most of the readily available chemical sprays are for ornamental plants only. NEVER EVER EVER be tempted to spray those on plants intended for human consumption as they are highly toxic. The best we have now is a product by Bayer - Systhane Fungus Fighter which the RHS recommends for fruit trees. Make VERY sure it says "Systhane" on it as there are other Bayer "Fungus Fighter" products which are toxic.
I doubt this will get much interest but hey its different to slagging off ISPs
I REALLY mean it about SB Plant Invigorator