Tarragon spots help?

[RyanVolle]

It's a tarragon, and it has white spots on it the leaves that have spots gradually turn yellow and I can see webs on the plant. Is there something wrong?

[Zaka]

Irie,

Looks like spider mite!

Respect,

Z

[RyanVolle]

any advice on removing most of the mites?

[LokStok]

use the search engine (UTSE) on this site. Search "spider mites"

[WoodDragon]

Spider mites, as Zaka said.

White oil.

And put the taragon in the ground. It will thank you.

[RyanVolle]

Spider mites, as Zaka said.

White oil.

And put the taragon in the ground. It will thank you.

 

in the ground?, like in the garden ground? it's a container garden

can i use canola oil alone?

Edited October 21, 2012 by RyanVolle

[planthelper]

in the ground?, like in the garden ground? it's a container garden

can i use canola oil alone?

 

you told us once that you can't buy even pottingmix at your place, well and the soil you use in your containers, don't make your plants happy either.

you can use canola oil, 20ml oil, in 500ml of water, and add a tiny ammount of detergant.

but even if you, spray the pest will come back, because pests are a sign that the plant is not happy.

make sure the plants get hit by rain at least.

if you can't get better soil, use at least some fertilizer, this will help the plant to, stay strong, even if under pest attack.

spider mite is a sign of too dry air, so use the mister more frequently.

[poisonshroom]

Spraying under the leaves (with the a hose with a spray nozzle or something) is a good idea too - they like to hide under the leaves where the water doesnt usually hit. If you are treating with oil make sure its in the afternoon or morning and kept somewhere out of the sun for a week or so - the oil can magnify the sun and burn the plant. Its also a good idea to wash the oil off a bit after 24hr (especially if you arent using a commercial preparation, which are usually designed so they have a finer mist so they dont damage the plant as much)

[WoodDragon]

Don't use canola alone - your plants will die. White oil is simple to make.

And a good spray of water on the leaves a day or so later will help.

If you don't have a garden bed in which to plant your tarragon, consider a deep container at least. Tarragon loves a decent amount of soil, and small/shallow pots don't cut the mustard. Once you've seen well-grown tarragon in a garden bed you'll understand the difference that bulk soil makes for this plant.

[RyanVolle]

Don't use canola alone - your plants will die. White oil is simple to make.

And a good spray of water on the leaves a day or so later will help.

If you don't have a garden bed in which to plant your tarragon, consider a deep container at least. Tarragon loves a decent amount of soil, and small/shallow pots don't cut the mustard. Once you've seen well-grown tarragon in a garden bed you'll understand the difference that bulk soil makes for this plant.

 

thanks for the link on the white oil, it's helping my tarragon a lot

ill be looking for deeper containers.