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    I sowed some lettuce seeds at the start of April. Duly covered it with a plastic cloche from Homebase >clicky<. I had a look two days ago and the lettuce was growing beautifully. I had a look today and found this:



    I couldn't spot any culprits nearby. I presume it was slugs. A little surprised a cloche didn't ward it off but then again there were vent holes in the top. Unless they came from underneath

    I was planning to sow some more lettuce today. This has put me off.
    Last edited by monkeyboy; 17-05-2018, 07:32 PM.

  • #2
    Looks like slug to me.

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    • #3
      Yep, I would say slugs as well

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      • #4
        Looks like slugs or snails, don't give up, check and you might find the culprits nearby!
        https://beingbears.wordpress.com

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        • #5
          Have a look for holes in the soil as I've seen my slugs coming up through the soil.

          I also have raised beds and found that putting some bamboo canes down the corners can stop the slimey critters having corners to hide in.
          I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison

          Outreach co-ordinator for the Gnome, Pixie and Fairy groups within the Nutters Club.

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          • #6
            Get the impression of snails.
            Devious little blighters, seem more resistant to pellets than slugs.

            Jimmy
            Expect the worst in life and you will probably have under estimated!

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            • #7
              sneak up on 'em when it gets dark with a torch - don't let 'em rush past you when you have 'em cornered ;-)

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              • #8
                ^^^^^^^ what meds are you on Nick and can I have some?
                I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison

                Outreach co-ordinator for the Gnome, Pixie and Fairy groups within the Nutters Club.

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                • #9
                  just comes naturally to me :-) no drugs required, though I do feel I may be getting worse now I've accidentally stumbled in to VeggieChicken's sphere of influence - I'm not the only one I suspect.

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                  • #10
                    Here we go again - I always get the blame even when I am innocent.
                    Lumpy will confirm this.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Lumpy View Post
                      Have a look for holes in the soil as I've seen my slugs coming up through the soil.
                      Honestly did not know slugs did that. I noticed some disturbed soil. Must be where they're hiding.

                      Originally posted by Lumpy View Post
                      I also have raised beds and found that putting some bamboo canes down the corners can stop the slimey critters having corners to hide in.
                      I've got aluminium frames in the corners of my raised beds.

                      Originally posted by Jimmy View Post
                      Get the impression of snails.
                      Devious little blighters, seem more resistant to pellets than slugs.
                      Jimmy
                      Couldn't spot any snails. Any tips?

                      Has anyone successfully grown lettuce and brassica in raised beds whilst avoiding it all being munched on by slugs? If so, any tips would be welcome.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by monkeyboy View Post
                        Couldn't spot any snails. Any tips?

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                        As before - wait until its fully dark - go out with a torch and odds on you will find some of the culprits - the bit about them rushing past you was a joke though ;-)

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                        • #13
                          I just put a few slug pellets down and if the damage stops- QED.
                          One thing. Usually at this time of year i wouldnt bother with a cloche for lettuce. Its pretty tough( unless you are a slug when its tender and delicious)

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