“The key is to pluck the leaves within the two days it takes for the plants to respond.” I would like to know how quickly do the tea plants respond to the leaf hopper bites? Does there have to be a certain density of leaf hoppers for the plants to respond? thanks
Hi Paula,
Essentially the teahoppers must swarm for the plants send up a scented defense. A few dozen here or there won’t do it. Click the link in my editor’s note within the post (Tea Epicure) to read a Phd’s report on how it all works. Dan
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“The key is to pluck the leaves within the two days it takes for the plants to respond.” I would like to know how quickly do the tea plants respond to the leaf hopper bites? Does there have to be a certain density of leaf hoppers for the plants to respond? thanks
Hi Paula,
Essentially the teahoppers must swarm for the plants send up a scented defense. A few dozen here or there won’t do it. Click the link in my editor’s note within the post (Tea Epicure) to read a Phd’s report on how it all works. Dan