|
Fri, Nov 16, 12 at 22:24
| I'm new to winter gardening and found out the hard way that brussel sprouts and cabbage are attacked by caterpillars that turned the leaves into swiss cheese overnight! I've been picking these chompers off 2x a day and am finding less and less now. My question is: is it too late to put a netting cover over the row or do these egg-laying butterflies only come in once a year? I'm wondering if I spray with a BT product, can I cover them now and be done with the problem? I'm guessing I should have put up the netting when I 1st planted these veggies? Is this something you only do in the winter garden?
Thanks in advance for your help! |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
| If you are still seeing lots of white butterflies around, it might be worthwhile to cover. Otherwise, BT or spinosad will clean the plants like magic. This late in the year, a one-time treatment will do it. Watch for aphids next. They don't mind the cold and show up up in patches. Insecticidal soap for them. |
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
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- 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 the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- 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.