It's Memorial Day weekend 2023. All plants are growing pretty nicely with no signs of wilt or disease, but that is typical through May. From my past years' notes, signs of disease, if any - usually sudden wilt - emerge in the first week of June.
Aphids: Some plants have pretty noticeable curling and slender leaves, particularly younger leaves, and particularly on FL but not exclusively. For example, the two 55p plants are unaffected (these are F3 plants from a cross, so maybe still enjoying hybrid vigor). One possible cause is aphids which were quite noticeable on the plants over the last couple weeks - followed by aphid mummies indicating parasitization and natural control.
Interestingly, the enormous oak tree which overhangs much of the backyard is I think the source of aphids. All of the plants, and my patio picnic table and chairs, are speckled with honeydew. (ew).
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