I've been down to the plot today and found loads of slug damage - seedlings that were there t'other day have vanished completely, and they've even had a good old munch of established broad beans and onions. And, just to add a bit of wildlife variety, it looks like I've got a badger joining in the fun now too This, combined with the rather erratic germination of some stuff, all made me feel a bit fed up. Those darned slugs had even had the cheek to eat my first harvestable radish - I knew I should have pulled it up yesterday when I first spotted it!
I've got some beer traps down now (thanks Squashysue!) and they're collecting a good few slugs, but obviously not enough. Can't really afford to try nematodes and determined not to use the blue pellets. Any other good tips? I've got coffee grounds down round some lettuce, which is clinging on in there with minimul munching.
Just felt a bit in need of some optimism - suppose it's just all par for the course with a brand new venture. Come on folks, reassure me that I can do it, slugs, badgers an' all!
I'm off for a week with ma in law tomorrow too, so wish me luck....!
I've got some beer traps down now (thanks Squashysue!) and they're collecting a good few slugs, but obviously not enough. Can't really afford to try nematodes and determined not to use the blue pellets. Any other good tips? I've got coffee grounds down round some lettuce, which is clinging on in there with minimul munching.
Just felt a bit in need of some optimism - suppose it's just all par for the course with a brand new venture. Come on folks, reassure me that I can do it, slugs, badgers an' all!
I'm off for a week with ma in law tomorrow too, so wish me luck....!
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