the step backward was that we found aphids in the greenhouse on friday. last year, the aphids were bad in december and got out of control, preventing the greenhouse from being used for greens for winter markets. so this year, we planted several flats of cilantro for the greenhouse, which is suppose to deter aphids. we also bought ladybugs to put in the greenhouse. ladybugs are a beneficial insect. they eat the eggs of many unwanted insects, like aphids, and don't harm the plants at all. everything was doing really well, as i've been saying. but when we were cutting for market on friday, we discovered aphids on several plants. we separated the worst flats and sprayed them with an insecticidal soap (the main ingredient is neem oil) and more ladybugs were ordered. the ladybugs won't eat the adult aphids, but since there are still relatively few aphids, we are hoping the ladybugs can get things under control again. unfortunately, the ladybugs won't arrive until wednesday. fingers crossed we can get this situation under control.
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