[bluealf]

MY BUTTERFLIES OFFSPRING DO ! 

 

[upert]

the once ubiquitous cabbage white is now in serious decline so maybe we all should plant a few unprotected brassicas or nasturtiums.

[Elcie]

the once ubiquitous cabbage white is now in serious decline so maybe we all should plant a few unprotected brassicas or nasturtiums.

I am sorry, I am all for being environmentally friendly and recognising the importance of all creatures.  However, if cabbage whites and slugs were to completely disappear I would wake up a little bit happier each day.

[Lardman]

the once ubiquitous cabbage white is now in serious decline....

I've seen at least 3 pairs today whispering sweet nothings in each others ears... Certainly no shortage round here. Mind you next door does grow a 300sq foot patch of nettles for them to play on.

[upert]

only 3 pairs? 30 years ago you'd have seen 4 pairs.

also, blue alf; would you be selfish enough to hold onto all those 1000 cabbage seeds yourself? oh dear me.

[titch]

the once ubiquitous cabbage white is now in serious decline so maybe we all should plant a few unprotected brassicas or nasturtiums.

they werent in decline in my garden last year 

as for buying in - its you who will raise them for the table, last year we bought in som plants, this year doing it ourselves, i wouldnt worry about it, lifes too short  ???and veggies you have raised too tasty 

[Lardman]

only 3 pairs? 30 years ago you'd have seen 4 pairs.

That would have been the same pair 4 times - just they had more "energy" back then.   

also, blue alf; would you be selfish enough to hold onto all those 1000 cabbage seeds yourself? oh dear me.

That's 999 for the slugs and 1 cabbage for him. 

[bluealf]

only 3 pairs? 30 years ago you'd have seen 4 pairs.

also, blue alf; would you be selfish enough to hold onto all those 1000 cabbage seeds yourself? oh dear me.

Not at all mate, we have an entirely new plot of 10 and after joining here i will be defo trying to set up a share scheme.

I was just trying to pull your leg a little 

ps infact i have been offered some sprout seedlings and as a delivery man i have flung a few pallets to people who have needed them.

Sharing is a good thing when you get 1500 carrot seeds in a pack 

[DD.]

Be very wary of accepting brassica plants. You could unknowingly import club root.

As for 1500 carrot seed - you'll need all of them for a decent row.

[bluealf]

Be very wary of accepting brassica plants. You could unknowingly import club root.

As for 1500 carrot seed - you'll need all of them for a decent row.

Blimey its a complicated life, what have i let myself in for 

If they have been grown from seedlings surely they wont be infected ?

So you are saying i wasted my time with the tweezers and carrot seed then 

[BobandJack]

"Mind you next door does grow a 300sq foot patch of nettles for them to play on." 

Cabbage White butterfly larvae don't feed on nettles, the caterpillers that feed on nettles are Peacocks, Commas, Small Tortoiseshells and I think Painted Ladies, all beautiful, increasing rare and a totally welcome addition on my plot any day of the week.  I think nettles are brilliant purely as food stuff for these fantastic insects- in the right place of course 

[richyrich7]

Be very wary of accepting brassica plants. You could unknowingly import club root.

As for 1500 carrot seed - you'll need all of them for a decent row.

Blimey its a complicated life, what have i let myself in for 

If they have been grown from seedlings surely they wont be infected ?

So you are saying i wasted my time with the tweezers and carrot seed then 

What DD. means be wary of any brassicas that you yourself have not sown, Club root is carried in the soil, once you have it    Well at least that's what I think he means

[sunshineband]

the once ubiquitous cabbage white is now in serious decline so maybe we all should plant a few unprotected brassicas or nasturtiums.

We do plant nasturtiums for that very reason It means the children get to see them caterpillars at eye level too

[MoreWhisky]

Well the young cabbages this thread is about have been in ground 48hrs and adopted nicely 

Thanks for everyones replys its been intresting reading.

[DD.]

Be very wary of accepting brassica plants. You could unknowingly import club root.

As for 1500 carrot seed - you'll need all of them for a decent row.

Blimey its a complicated life, what have i let myself in for 

If they have been grown from seedlings surely they wont be infected ?

So you are saying i wasted my time with the tweezers and carrot seed then 

What DD. means be wary of any brassicas that you yourself have not sown, Club root is carried in the soil, once you have it    Well at least that's what I think he means

Precisely what I meant. "Imported" means from elsewhere!

I hope you're joking about the tweezers!