Topic: when to fleece leeks against leek moth

[RenishawPhil]

We got Really bad leak moth last year.  Our leeks are getting planted this week.

So when do we need to have fleece on them to protect against keek moth?

[RenishawPhil]

anyone....?

[bluecar]

Hello Basfordlad.

This is the RHS view:

http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/Profile.aspx?pid=652

and also on a similar problem the alium leaf miner

http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/profile.aspx?PID=643

Basically I keep mine (leek, shallots and onions) covered from day 1 to late November. As yet, I haven't found garlics being attacked.

Regards

Bluecar

[strawberry1]

straight away if not done yet. I grow mine under enviromesh and plant out while scrabbling under enviromesh. It only took one attack to make me ultra cautious. Planted out 3 weeks ago and so far looking good and established

[RenishawPhil]

Thanks!

Planted them today so will get them all fleeced tomoz