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?
You will be a fool not to Liz
If it's good enough for them.............!!
take it home stick it in salt and water for few hours, gets rid of all the ugs, then chomp away
great stuff we had it with our roast last night and was grrrreat!
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.
Caveat - the makers do say that mesh should not stay on for the whole life of the plants. Can cause mould.
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. :) :) :)
QuoteThe 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!
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