The appearance of cabbage whites in a garden bed can lead to a sharp drop in the yield of many garden crops. First of all, cabbage, as the name of the species indicates.
However, it is not so much the butterflies that pose a danger to the plant, but their caterpillars.
The pest damages the heads of cabbage, which leads to the beginning of the rotting process.
The fight against cabbage white caterpillars often involves the use of chemicals.
However, it is possible to protect the plant and maintain the chances of a good harvest by using safer and cheaper means.
The first thing to pay attention to is a combination such as “laundry soap + wood ash”.
How to make a remedy against caterpillars
Place half a kilo of unburned wood waste and half a bar of laundry soap in a bucket.
Of course, the second product needs to be crushed in advance. A regular grater will help with this.
The ash and soap components must be mixed. The resulting mass must be filled with water so that the bucket is completely filled.
In 2 days the ideal remedy against cabbage pests will be ready.
The liquid should be applied to the garden crop by spraying. Thus, you will need a spray bottle.
