Found this attached to the basil plant, yesterday. I don't know why I always remove things before I have time to photograph them. Must be something to do with unwillingness (Oh, the shame!) to accept failure. It wilted pretty quickly - much quicker than expected.Must have brought something in with new fuchsias. Trouble is, I don't know what. I am not an expert on jaw (mandible) marks, but these are definitely small, probably a woodlouse or earwig. I don't think it can be slugs; nor caterpillars. Have had a good look round but found nothing. Another mystery.
It is a good idea to keep new purchases in quarantine for a week or two, just in case they are harbouring pests or disease. I went against this advice.
There is also a black sooty smut on the underside of the leaves. Where will it end?
Sprayed basil with 'Rose Clear 3', which is a systemic (travels within the plant) insecticide and fungicide.
This basil is a real problem. Sometimes it is best to admit that one does not have the right conditions (or ability) to grow certain plants, and admit defeat. Think I will keep it just a while longer.
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