[lordthanatos]

hey guys

i have a general question

im growing sprouts,brocolli,flower srpout and pumpkins mainly and was wondering what sort of crop protection should i be needing

ive seen many different types etc around the plot so not to sure what to go for

thanks

[Kleftiwallah]

For the brassicas (cabbage type veggies) grab some envirofleece, enviromesh that sort of thing.  Go for the smallest holes you can. 

I've seen cabbage white butterflies struggling to get through the normal sized netting mesh, practically tearing their wings off in the urge to lay their eggs on your brassicas.

Not sure about pumpkins,  the two legged pests are the ones to watch out for.   

Cheers,   Tony.

[BabbyAnn]

Not sure about pumpkins,  the two legged pests are the ones to watch out for.   

Generally no need to protect pumpkins from bugs, besides which you need the bees to visit and pollinate those flowers otherwise no fruit    Depending on where you are and when you plant them out, watch out for an unexpected frost and cover with fleece (better still, wait until risk of frost has passed, usually from about mid-late May)

[mumofstig]

yes I agree, environmesh or mesh with holes of 7mm or smaller for all the brassicas and no coverings for pumpkins. Towards the end of the season you may wish to cover them in the evening against frost if you have fruits that are still ripening.

[lordthanatos]

brilliant thanks

ive seen netting with large holes and also the more mesh type mentioned and wasnt 100% sure what to go for and typical theres not a soul around at the plot to ask when i go up


thanks