Author |
Message |
sainttoff Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 04 Feb 2010 Posts: 40 Location: Dublin
|
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 7:48 am Post subject: What veg does slugs eat? |
|
|
I have an allotment and this is the first summer with it.
Basically I am planning on getting copper wire and laying it on the ground around plants on the allotment, will this stop the slugs?
Also was wondering which veg will they go for, I am growing the following:
Carrots, Parnsips, Onions, Leeks peas and beans: Slugs wont go near these?
Broccili, Cauliflower, Spinach, Cabbage: Prime targets?
Potatoes, Butter Nut Squash, Kale: ??
Thanks |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 1275 Location: cork
|
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 8:51 am Post subject: |
|
|
all those you mentioned are eaten by slugs, none are fully safe from them. However it is at the seedling stage that all are susceptible, while adult broccoli and cauliflower are great favourites with slugs. Always assume that the slugs will go for them depending on weather, damp mild weather especially at night. i have tried the copper wire and copper pipes, not successful for me.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired) _________________ michael brenock |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
sirpsycho Rank attained: Pedunculate oak tree
Joined: 15 Mar 2010 Posts: 341 Location: Stamullen, Co Meath
|
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:32 am Post subject: |
|
|
sainttoff, i recently bought loads of used scaffolding to make some raised beds. I left the timber lying on the ground at the allotment and each day I went up there I turned over the planks and went on a slug massacre. Bits of wood are great for attracting the pests. Feeling a bit guilty over my mass-massacring but hopefully it will reduce the numbers. If you've any old timber lying around it might be an idea to keep it next to the rows of veg and do a regular slug sweep... |
|
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)
|