Learning how to water plants to increase growth in pots, container or garden - especially how to water roots and tubers. Specialities: root growth or tuber growth of lawns, fuchsias, geraniums, dahlias and begonias.

19 May 2010

Sneaky Vine Weevil

Look what I found overwintered with a begonia tuber. Before planting, it is best to remove as much peat or soil as possible from around the tubers. I only just spotted this vine weevil. I must remember to treat the plant later in the year in case I missed any others.

It is unusual to find grubs at this time year. Normally they would have pupated into adult weevils by now, ready to lay a fresh lot of eggs in the autumn. It really is a strange season.

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