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Life Sciences => Plant Sciences, Zoology & Evolution => Topic started by: GWall on 24/12/2008 15:56:50

Title: How can I protect vegetables from pests?
Post by: GWall on 24/12/2008 15:56:50

GWall asked the Naked Scientists:

My 8 year old twins and I planted a small garden yesterday, maybe 8 by 10 with broccoli, lettuce, onions, and carrots.  The carrots we planted as seeds, the rest are small plants.  How can I best protect them against snails and other pests?

Thanks

What do you think?

Title: How can I protect vegetables from pests?
Post by: RD on 24/12/2008 19:55:14

Here is a list of methods to protect plants from snails & slugs using: beer, eggshells, salt & copper (http://www.slugrings.co.uk/).
http://www.sustainable-gardening-tips.com/garden-snails.html