|
Post by ljbarton on Aug 16, 2011 18:12:47 GMT
Evening All I've been growing some late autumn/winter seedling which i'm planning on putting into the veg patch. They're mainly leeks, onions, winter caulies etc are they likely to attract the slugs and earwigs? if so any ideas what'll persuade them to dine elsewhere?
|
|
|
Post by wildlifefriendly on Aug 16, 2011 18:36:39 GMT
Your onions and leeks will be fine, the slugs don't seem to like them. Your young cauliflowers they do like, you can use slug pellets or if not grow them on in pots for a while. I grow all my brassicas to 3-4 inches tall before planting them out, I do have a large Blackbird population which helps. I do still get slugs and have to wash all cabbages etc well before cooking them. If you want to be slug free then slug pellets or nematoids are your only real options. I don't think there is anything on the market for earwigs.
|
|
|
Post by hywel on Aug 16, 2011 19:04:32 GMT
Good luck with your onions. I love them. They're the only vegetables I've grown this year
|
|
|
Post by ljbarton on Aug 16, 2011 19:07:05 GMT
Brill Thank you will get planting and potting. We go through so many leeks and onions over winter - they're used in everything!
|
|
|
Post by Lou78W on Aug 16, 2011 19:21:32 GMT
Your onions and leeks will be fine, the slugs don't seem to like them. Your young cauliflowers they do like, you can use slug pellets or if not grow them on in pots for a while. I grow all my brassicas to 3-4 inches tall before planting them out, I do have a large Blackbird population which helps. I do still get slugs and have to wash all cabbages etc well before cooking them. If you want to be slug free then slug pellets or nematoids are your only real options. I don't think there is anything on the market for earwigs. You are right there!!!
|
|
|
Post by ljbarton on Aug 16, 2011 19:25:15 GMT
Someone said put out damp newspaper and burn it first thing in the morning but i do worry that I'd burn other insects
|
|
|
Post by wildlifefriendly on Aug 16, 2011 19:25:19 GMT
You will need to be a tad more patient, your onions and leeks will grow over winter and will be ready next year. They will be worth the wait and if you grow enough onions you can store them for next winter.
|
|