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Produce => Pests & Diseases => Topic started by: boldielocks on July 05, 2009, 12:53:40

Title: Whats eating my Cauli
Post by: boldielocks on July 05, 2009, 12:53:40

I've had problem with growing Cauliflower from day dot. Something is eating it. I've had them covered with netting for weeks now. I've only seen one slug and one caterpilla. They are next to my Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts which show no sign of damage. I've included some photos.

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Title: Re: Whats eating my Cauli
Post by: landimad on July 05, 2009, 23:59:41

Might seem strange but due to the netting over the plants then this could be caused by the earwig. No preditor can get at them so they eat at will.

Title: Re: Whats eating my Cauli
Post by: davyw1 on July 06, 2009, 13:52:36

An earwig can,t do that much damage i would have a look round the plants for rabit droppings, and check the bottom of the net for holes.  Also have a careful scan inside the cage cos if its a little rabit it may be still in there

Title: Re: Whats eating my Cauli
Post by: daileg on July 06, 2009, 14:30:43

ill agree i lost about thirty this way due to a pesky wabbit munching took my beans as well