Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Netting question

Collapse

X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • #1

    Netting question

    I have read about caterpillars devouring leaves of fruit bushes and it did happen to our new gooseberry bush last year.

    At what stage of development do you cover the plants with netting, whilst still growing and developing leaves or when it starts to bear fruit?
    Hi. Hi. We've removed your signature. If you have any issues with this, please contact one of the Moderators.
    Tags: None
  • #2
    Just before the insects emerge to lay their eggs. I'd cover them as soon as possible.
    Mark

    Vegetable Kingdom blog

    Comment

    • #3
      Gooseberries are very prone to attack from the sawfly - unfortunately, netting will not always stop this ravenous wee beastie as after it has stripped tyhe plant, it will fall from the bush and overwinter in the ground, in readiness for next season. This is also the reason why, unless you are particularly vigilant, a lot of damage is done before you notice it - they start their feasting from the centre of the plant outwards - sneaky little gits!
      Rat

      British by birth
      Scottish by the Grace of God

      http://scotsburngarden.blogspot.com/
      http://davethegardener.blogspot.com/

      Comment

      • #4
        Originally posted by sewer rat View Post
        Gooseberries are very prone to attack from the sawfly - unfortunately, netting will not always stop this ravenous wee beastie as after it has stripped tyhe plant, it will fall from the bush and overwinter in the ground, in readiness for next season. This is also the reason why, unless you are particularly vigilant, a lot of damage is done before you notice it - they start their feasting from the centre of the plant outwards - sneaky little gits!
        As it is only a young plant and in a 9" pot, would it be worth uprooting chucking the compost that it is in and repotting or will that cause too much damage?
        Hi. Hi. We've removed your signature. If you have any issues with this, please contact one of the Moderators.

        Comment

        • #5
          Originally posted by 21again View Post
          As it is only a young plant and in a 9" pot, would it be worth uprooting chucking the compost that it is in and repotting or will that cause too much damage?
          No, I'd just scrape the top inch or so off and add some fresh.
          Rat

          British by birth
          Scottish by the Grace of God

          http://scotsburngarden.blogspot.com/
          http://davethegardener.blogspot.com/

          Comment

          • #6
            Originally posted by sewer rat View Post
            No, I'd just scrape the top inch or so off and add some fresh.
            Will do.

            Ta.

            Hi. Hi. We've removed your signature. If you have any issues with this, please contact one of the Moderators.

            Comment

            • #7
              When using netting on fruit bushes it should be remembered not to leave too much baggy netting around the base of the bush. It has been known for hedgehogs to get trapped in such material.

              Comment

              Previous template Next

              Latest Topics

              Collapse
              View All

              Recent Blog Posts

              Collapse
              View All
              Working...
              X