Brussel Sprouts

bigyin · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 26 Jun 2010 Posts: 20

Plant leaves have been severely eaten by caterpillar larvae will this effect the sprouts themselves later when they should be showing ?

michael brenock · Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 1:39 pm Post subject:

the plants will produce smaller sprouts and they will develop later. A pity you did not see the damage earlier and sprayed them with a solution of salt and water.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)

mralgae · Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 6:08 pm Post subject:

sorry to high jack the post but will salt & water also clear CPs off cauliflower leaves also michael??

michael brenock · Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 9:23 pm Post subject:

I have always got great results from the salt water spray but I always spray as soon as I spot the caterpillars not when they are fully grown
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)

mralgae · Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 11:23 am Post subject:

bigyin · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 26 Jun 2010 Posts: 20

Thanks to all replies and the advice given I guess next year I will know better how to treat them.

michael brenock · Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 5:50 pm Post subject:

you could be surprised at how quickly B Sprouts can recover from an attack of caterpillars so don't lose hope.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)