Funny, horrible black balls on my broccoli

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Funny, horrible black balls on my broccoli
« on: June 29, 2009, 20:33 »
Can anyone please help.  I am growing broccoli in pots, I am new to this, I have grown potatoes, carrots and tomatoes before but this is my first time with broccoli.  A few days ago I noticed that something was eating the leaves as there were big holes in them.  I have gone out to check them today and there are lots of little black balls (like some kind of eggs) all over the leaves - could someone please advise me what to do and what they are - help!!!! :tongue2:

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Re: Funny, horrible black balls on my broccoli
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2009, 20:46 »
I am guessing that this is the poo of a caterpillar.

Look closely for the culprit!

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Re: Funny, horrible black balls on my broccoli
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2009, 21:02 »
I am guessing that this is the poo of a caterpillar.

Look closely for the culprit!

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Re: Funny, horrible black balls on my broccoli
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2009, 22:55 »
Thank you - I'm going caterpillar hunting in the morning ???



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