|
| My computer died and I lost my garden layout! There are about three veggie plants I can't identify or remember what I planted where. If anyone can help me identify these plants I'd really appreciate it. This is the 3rd group of plants I'm not sure of. I think this is lettuce? I know things look a little "bitten" but the garden is organic. |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
| Doesn't look like lettuce, but some other type of brassica like cauliflower or even brussels sprouts. Kevin |
|
- Posted by theforgottenone1013 5b/6a MI (My Page) on Fri, Jun 20, 14 at 17:28
| "I know things look a little "bitten" but the garden is organic." Just because a garden is organic doesn't mean you should let your plants be devoured. In this case (and in your other post with the possible collards) your plants are being eaten by cabbage worms/loopers. If you don't want to use organic sprays then hunt down the green caterpillars and hand pick them. Agree with Kevin on all the ID's. Rodney |
This post was edited by theforgottenone1013 on Fri, Jun 20, 14 at 17:30
|
| Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) is considered organic and does a good job killing caterpillars. Most commonly, you can find it labeled Safer Caterpillar Killer. It will not harm beneficial insects and is not toxic to humans, animals or birds. |
|
| Agree with Rodney about the loopers -- No sense in gardening if you can't get a crop. Use BT(thuricide) for loopers. It's organic and can be used up to day of harvest. It's one of the few pesticides I still use besides my IPM program. Kevin |
|
| Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) ,,,,,,,,, Thanks!! Can I get that at Lowes? I do have one little rooster in my garden. It won't hurt him? |
|
| No, won't hurt birds or fowl. Though, I wouldn't spray it right on the guy, LOL I think Lowes is where I got mine. Safer is the most common brand, but just look at the ingredients of anything labeled caterpillar killer. If it's Bt and also has that "OMRI" organic certified label on the front, you should be good. And if you can spend the 15 bucks, help yourself out and get a 1-gallon sprayer! |
|
| I checked at Lowe's the other day and they didn't have it -- they used to! Home Depot and maybe even Walmart will have it Make sure the BT is the "K "variant. The "I" varant is for mosquitos and fungus gnats. Your rooster -- I'd find a couple of the caterpillars, pick up the rooster, and show them to him. he might clear up your problem in no time. And no, BT only harms caterpillars. Kevin |
This post was edited by woohooman on Fri, Jun 20, 14 at 18:26
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Vegetable Gardening Forum
Information about Posting
- You must be logged in to post a message. Once you are logged in, a posting window will appear at the bottom of the messages. If you are not a member, please register for an account.
- Please review our Rules of Play before posting.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review your post, make changes and upload photos.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- Before posting copyrighted material, please read about Copyright and Fair Use.
- We have a strict no-advertising policy!
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.
Learn more about in-text links on this page here
