Something cutting my cabbage seedlings at the butt!
|
Author |
Message |
Cdog Rank attained: Hazel Tree


Joined: 26 Nov 2009 Posts: 3 Location: Westmeath
|
Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 10:02 pm Post subject: Something cutting my cabbage seedlings at the butt! |
|
|
Hi there,
First time poster long time lurker!
Hopefully somebody can tell me what might be shearing my cabbage seedlings at the butt. Ive grown them from seed and have them planted out a few weeks now.
They are dropping off slowly, about 1 every few days! The leaves are all left intact, only the stem is cut. I did notice a small worm like thing, very similar to an earthworm but only about an Inch long and it seemed to have a mouth.
Thanks in advance,
Cdog
|
|
Back to top |
|
 |
verge Rank: Chief Moderator

Joined: 04 Jun 2006 Posts: 598 Location: Ireland
|
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Cdog Rank attained: Hazel Tree


Joined: 26 Nov 2009 Posts: 3 Location: Westmeath
|
Posted: Fri May 07, 2010 11:55 am Post subject: |
|
|
Thanks, yes this exactly what I picked out of the ground.
I suppose my veg seedlings dont stand a chance with the presence of these guys? I think i will go with the slug pellet option as I have the bed covered with netting in anticipation of the caterpillars.
Anybody have any experience in getting rid of these critters??
Thanks,
Cdog
Description: |
Brassica Bed. Far bed at back |
|
Filesize: |
136.4 KB |
Viewed: |
3088 Time(s) |

|
|
|
Back to top |
|
 |
MacFistycuffs Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 30 Jul 2009 Posts: 22 Location: Kerry
|
Posted: Sat May 08, 2010 12:20 pm Post subject: |
|
|
You can get a product made by Nemasys which uses parasitic nematodes to control leatherjackets. The nematodes are harmless to humans and it's a completely organic control method. I think you can get it in Mr. Middleton in Dublin and from their website.
_________________ My Blog: http://blackvillage.wordpress.com
Twitter: @blackvillagemg |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum You can attach files in this forum You can download files in this forum
|
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group
Privacy Policy | Copyright © 2006 - present IrishGardeners.com (part of GardenPlansIreland.com)
|