cabbage?

[lizagrowbag]

We had some cabbages  already on our land when we got it i have a silly question is it ok to eat cabbage thats obviously been start by catapillars ect? its got little nibble holes  can we still eat it?

[lizagrowbag]

[davyw1]

You will be a fool not to Liz

[tim]

If it's good enough for them.............!!

[steveuk]

take it home stick it in salt and water for few hours, gets rid of all the ugs, then chomp away

[lizagrowbag]

great stuff we had it with our roast last night and was grrrreat!

[Squashman]

I grow my brassicas under (enviro mesh), not only does it keep off the nasties, but seems to help mature them earlier.  The mesh I use is not the well known brand but a cheaper insect mesh cover, with a life span of at least 10 years. One of my fellow allotment holders has been using the same mesh for  12 years.

[tim]

Caveat - the makers do say that mesh should not stay on for the whole life of the plants. Can cause mould.

[asbean]

the mesh is good, it really does protect them from the dreaded cabbage white - and from some of the more extreme weather conditions too, I think. :) :) :)

[Amazin]

The mesh I use is not the well known brand but a cheaper insect mesh cover, with a life span of at least 10 years.

Come on then, spill the beans Squashman!

;D