Usually, when the cabbage is still small, it does not cause any problems. But as soon as the heads of cabbage begin to tie, then various misfortunes begin to threaten them. If you follow some of the nuances and subtleties of care, you can get a good harvest. The main care is loosening, watering, feeding, weeding and pest control.
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Cabbage pests - who eats it?
The greatest danger is posed by:
- cruciferous flea;
- cabbage whites;
- a variety of slugs.
These pests spoil most of the cabbage leaves, causing nutrient-deprived plants to dry out. The caterpillar eats up the entire future crop, after which the damaged heads of cabbage begin to rot. It is she who destroys most of the crop. And here it is necessary to think over the tactics, how to deal with it. On the plots, you want to have clean products, because it is cabbage, especially early ones, that first of all gets on the table. Folk remedies for cabbage pests are the most suitable for getting rid of uninvited garden guests.
Pest control
There are several effective ways that are safe for plants:
- Valerian. In order not to fight parasites, it is better to observe prevention. A bottle of valerian must be diluted in 3 liters of water, add 2 liters of liquid tar soap and spray the plants with this mixture.
- Mustard. The easiest and most effective way to fight is to sprinkle the ground around the heads of cabbage with dry mustard or pepper directly from the bag. Mustard is preferred as pepper can negatively affect soil composition.
- Tobacco dust. From mid-May to late June, when the seedlings are still young, you need to loosen the soil every 3-4 days. Before loosening, sprinkle a mixture of mustard powder, ash, tobacco dust, ground black or red pepper under the cabbage trunks.
- Yarrow. If the pests are already on the cabbage itself or have climbed onto the head of cabbage, then a very concentrated infusion of yarrow will help get rid of them. In general, decoctions of many caustic plants are effective against caterpillars. However, most of them are poisonous to humans.
- Salt. In August, in sunny and hot weather, sprinkle between the rows and under the trunks with a mixture of ash, tobacco dust, mustard powder, table salt and ground pepper. In the evening, sprinkle the same composition (but without table salt) on top.
- Wood ash. Great for aphids. Ash, tobacco dust, mustard must be poured with hot water, boiling water can be mixed, and left overnight. Then strain and add 3 tbsp. tar soap. Spray the leaves with this solution.
- Burdock. This plant helps fight butterflies. A bunch of burdock should be soaked in 10 liters of water and stirred from time to time. Placed for 3 days. The finished product is poured over the leaves and roots. Since ancient times, small bores of cabbage were closed with burdock, so they quickly took root and developed.
- Chicken droppings. It is used not only to protect against parasites, but also is a good fertilizer. It is necessary to make an infusion (dilute 200 g of chicken droppings in a 10 l bucket of water) and pour over the cabbage. After such a solution, the cabbage will grow faster and better.
- Vinegar. It is a reliable and effective method. 6% of the substance is diluted in 10 l of water and sprinkled with leaves. To prevent plants from getting burned, it is better to process after sunset.
- Bay leaf. It should be brewed in 1 liter of hot water and sprayed with vegetables.
There are many more different ways to protect yourself from parasites, incl. and chemicals, but they cannot be used before harvesting, because they are harmful to the body. But simple ecological solutions, as well as timely care, will help save cabbage and get the desired result.
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