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Tomatoes given systemic insecticide
sueduck
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I have 20 tomato plants growing nicely. I had some vine weevil in some pots so I drenched the pots with Provado systemic insecticid. I must have had a stupid moment because I drenched the tomatoe. Will I now have to throw them out.
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I'm afraid I wouldn't eat them, not for all the tea in China ...............
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
not for edibles, this is what Bayer say.
Provado Vine Weevil Killer 2 - Easy doseSystemic insecticide for the control of vine weevil and difficult pests in pots and containers indoor and out. This liquid concentrate is in Bayer Garden’s unique easy-dose system that eliminates all the mess and fuss normally involved in measuring and dispensing concentrates. Not for use in open ground or on edible plants.
Thanks I will throw them out then. Anyone know where I can get some more plants from please. I particularly want black opal or Black Russian
Try the local nurseries or garden centres.
will do I got these from my local nursery but they have none left now
It's a bit late now, our garden centre has good sized plants but they are a bit expensive, I think they were 2.49 each, you could buy two packets of seeds for that. You could try sowing some seeds, if you keep them indoors in the warm they may be ok.
consider the on-going effect of systemic insecticides. It's not just you who gets poisoned, or the insects you don't care for. It's any insect and those who eat them
In the sticks near Peterborough
I don't like to use them but I have been plagued with vine weevil. I think I might just sling that now. It's been an expensive week all in all.
Try nematodes for vine weevils they are more environmentally friendly and work really well I have heard! Good luck with replacing your plants