[pauly58]

hi all leeks going in tommorrow is it too early and do slugs bother them

thanks in advance

[Ma Lowe]

I've had some of my leeks in for about 3 weeks now and they look ok. Not seen any slugs have a go at them but Rust spots can be a problem.

[Mark's Sussex Allotment]

I think most suggest planting leeks when they are pencil thickness.

I dont think they are bothered too much by pests.

[Beetroot queen]

Never had slug trouble but mine will be a few months, years, decades before they go out, they have only just appeared lol small leeks are tastier  disorganised grower, bad compost, forgot to do them all have a major part to play.

[DD.]

I dont think they are bothered too much by pests.

I take it you've not come across that wonderful little pest called the Leek Moth then!

[pauly58]

thanks for your advice and  keep on helping me ha ha

[Salmo]

I dont think they are bothered too much by pests.

I take it you've not come across that wonderful little pest called the Leek Moth then!

Anyone know the latest advice to stop leek moth?

[DD.]

As far as I know it's nor been updated from no chemical prevention available to us amateurs, just netting as a prevention.

[Flowertot]

I asked at RHS Wisley recently and was told enviromesh is the only way to stop leek moth but I would be interested in any other ideas...

[DD.]

Move north.

[mumofstig]

Naughty DD  Cheaper to buy enviromesh methinks 

[Flowertot]

Good tip!    but aren't the little blighters heading that way anyway?!!   

[DD.]

Just keep going & stay one step ahead of them! 

[devonbarmygardener]

I use enviromesh, the moment leeks and onions go in the ground.

[bravemurphy]

if its head north cos its colder then I think I will stay put.

frost had my spuds one night this week in the pots in the garden