What are these little bugs and how do I get rid of them? I have use organocide and neem oil but it did nothing but get worse. Please help. It has taken me two years to finally get my artichoke plant to grow and produce. An now that it has artichokes on it the bugs want it?
Without knowing the pest that you are dealing with, I would still suggest using Neem Oil to treat the plants.
Neem Oil works on most sucking pests.
You can also handpick off the bugs and give the plants a blast of water to help dislodge them.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/artichoke/preventing-artichoke-problems.htm
Sorry . Artichokes. Flying small things and larvi?. Destroying leaves. What is it and wha can I do. Sorry. I do not have capability to send photo. Can you help? Sincerely, Bunny Wheeler
I suspect that you have two different insect pests actively feeding on your artichoke plants. Without photos I will take an educated guess of whitefly and armyworm moth larvae.
Here is an example of a "ready to use" insecticidal soap product that will knock down both pests on contact and have a few days of residual effectiveness:
https://www.domyown.com/bonide-insecticidal-soap-rtu-p-1667.html
Insecticidal soap is organic program compatible because it can be washed off the edible vegetable and it biodegrades in a week or two. But it can burn skin and eyes, so read and follow directions for personal protection during application.
It is on an artichoke plant in El Paso TX.
This appears to be a Tussock moth caterpillar – Found in the south, this hairy caterpillar can defoliate small trees and they assemble hard-to-scrape-off cocoons. Watch out, their hair can be irritating to the skin. Remove and drop into soapy water.
Can you provide answers for me on the growing range(s) of the above from starting seeds indoors or direct-sow, planting seedlings outdoors, the growing season and the harvest?
Actually, the Farmer's Almanac already has this chart laid out perfectly on their site! Just type in your zipcode and get a customized planting schedule. Here is the link: https://www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-calendar
My artichoke plants are three year old. One of the stalks this year has grown to over 5’. Last night it snapped at the base. Is there anything I can do to save it? It was very healthy and has growing artichokes on it. Also how can I prevent this with my other two large plants?
There is no way to propagate the plant from the broken branch or cutting.
Propagation if through a division of the plant itself.
I would stake your other stems to give them some stability.
You can purchase small garden stakes at most garden centers. Tie the stem gently with some plant ties; also at garden centers.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/artichoke/growing-artichokes.htm
size of a quarter. Then discovered on my rosemary, sage, and mums. Help?
They can be controlled somewhat easily. This article will help you to make your own insecticidal soap: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/homemade-soap-spray.htm
This collection of articles will give you more information on crafting your own pest control from things that you likely already have in you kitchen, as well as other useful organic gardening tips: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic
Hello, I've been reviewing multiple planting calendars for Southern California and am finding a lot of conflicting information and have given up. I would simply like to know what I can sow directly at this time, or within the next month or so. I am mainly interested in artichokes, brussels sprouts, onions, peppers, and tomatoes. I have a "kit" of vegetable seeds so this method would be my preference. I am open to transplanting locally purchased plants as well. I cannot find a single version of the truth if you will. But after reviewing many different planting calendars, the conclusion I walked away with is that all of the above can be directly sown at this time but I am not sure if that is the correct answer. At least one of them had each of my desired veggies as being plantable at this time. But on the other hand, others did not. Thank you very much, Patrick
This article should answer your questions: