The appetite of the caterpillars that can be seen in cabbage beds is truly amazing: after just a few days of “feasting,” the cabbage leaves become like a sieve.
But don't worry in advance: even such voracious creatures can be dealt with: and, mind you, without a drop of chemicals.
Mechanical method
To save your plants, go and inspect your property about 3 times a week. If you find a clutch, collect the eggs in a bottle and then destroy them.
This method is good for small plots of land and, unfortunately, is not suitable for large holdings.
Essential oils
This method effectively protects cabbage from cabbage moths, ground flies, aphids and whiteflies.
Its "implementation" becomes possible with the use of citrus, lavender, cedar, and juniper ethers. Clove, fir, mint, and eucalyptus oils have also proven themselves to be quite good.
To prepare the solution, you will need 10 liters of water, 50 g of shavings of laundry soap and 20 drops of essential oil. Spraying is carried out 2 times in 7 days.
White
Finally, experienced summer residents assure that an effective remedy against cabbage caterpillars is the favorite of many housewives, “Whiteness”.
It should not be used for watering, but for soaking pieces of fabric in it and placing them between the cabbage rows.
Earlier we told you what is the best way to feed cucumbers now.
