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  • #31
    Originally posted by Two_Sheds View Post
    The ants tickle the aphids into producing 'honeydew' which they eat. They don't eat the ants, they protect them, and will even go collecting them to put on your plants.



    Also, misting the bean flowers is an old wives' tale. Sorry
    I am going to watch them tomorrow, i can be very gullible so i am not going to take any chances.


    I think most of gardening is old wives tales. But you never know.
    Last edited by Bountyhunter; 23-07-2010, 09:49 PM.
    http://sara-howdoesyourgardengrow.blogspot.com/

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    • #32
      Originally posted by Bountyhunter View Post
      I think most of gardening is old wives tales. But you never know.
      not old wives tales this one, it's true.

      Aphids - Ants And Aphids

      I know the link has science in the link, and I'm not known to necessarily believe anything that has the word attached, but...it's true...honest injun'

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      • #33
        Originally posted by Bountyhunter View Post
        You mentioned that you have been feeding them Phostrogen 2-3 times a week. Why so often?

        Another way to help is to spray the flowers with water in the evening to help the beans to set.
        Ive not fed them since only watered them had a picking of them yesterday beautiful I might try feeding at the weekend,
        THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR COMMENTS ON THIS MATTER

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