Why are black nightshade vegetables such a threat? You will be surprised to know that these vegetables are just as tasty and delicious as your favorite cucumbers or tomatoes. As you may already know, they do not grow very well in soil that is highly acidic. They are best planted in partial shade. That makes them a perfect vegetable for Vegetable Gardening during hot summer days when the heat is unbearable.

Black ants actually attack more black nightshade plants than other nightshades, arranged according to their experimental protocol in the T1 treatment. In fact, on average, 3 black ants are found on a black nightshade plant, whilst two are found on those arranged in the T2 or T3 treatment (figure 6). These ants will damage the leaves, producing a pleasant pungent smell. The leaves are the preferred food of black ants, as it facilitates the digestion of protein. However, when the leaf is damaged beyond repair, the gardener may have to suffer the consequences.

When black nightshade vegetables are being grown in the garden, the gardener should protect them from this insect’s attacks, by covering the plant with plastic, securing the soil beneath the leaves with netting or stakes, or even wrapping it in a cloth. Once a leaf has been attacked, the gardener should take measures to destroy it so that no disease-causing organisms can survive. To destroy an infected leaf, the gardener needs a sharp tool such as a pair of nail scissors.

If the leaf is beyond salvage, the gardener should remove it immediately from the plant and set aside, to allow it to decompose naturally. During this stage, the gardener will need to water the vegetables properly, to prevent them from drying out too much. In fact, most experts believe that the best time for transplanting vegetables infested with leafhoppers, is when they are still wet. A few drops of water on the soil before the transfer of the leaves can be helpful, as long as the vegetables are not over-watered.

A good place to begin transplanting Bg 24 varieties, is at the base of a tree. In fact, when growing Bg 24 nightshades, there is really nothing special to do. The important thing to do is to look for the type of leaf that the plant is bearing. To find this out, cut the leaf diagonally with a pair of scissors, then remove the tip of the blade. Look for a white band on the leaf’s underside, then insert the blade end of the pair of scissors into this band.

Next, cut another thin slice from the same leafy vegetables, making sure that it meets up with the cut made in the first step. Hold the sliced leafy vegetable over a mesh screen, and gently drop the insect, which should be hanging loosely on the undersides of the leaves. Once the insect catches the leafy vegetable, lift it above the ground onto the next available leaf. Transfer the insect to the pot, replacing the one previously used.

For those growing plants that have already grown large, it may be necessary to repot them every so often. To report a BG 24 variety, remove about one third of its growing leaves, leaving behind the remaining middle third. Set the plant in a shallow dish, and water with a hose until the soil is moist enough to support the growing plant. The newly added leaves will fall off of the growing plant once it is reported.

For those growing Bg 24 varieties of black nightshade that have been damaged by insects, it may be necessary to use a different method of insect removal. Bg varieties of nightshades are especially sensitive to leafy vegetables. Because of this, it is important to regularly feed your nightshades. When feeding, be sure to put the leafy vegetables in water. This will help to ensure that the insects do not feed on the leaves of your plants.