Thanks for addressing the slug issue. It’s been bad here in the Flint area too. I just bought some of the bait. Never tried it before, but it’s good to know if it works and to have it on hand.

Those I know who have slug problems made beer traps. One tip you might not find if you look up beer traps is to build a tiny carport over the slug traps so rain and or sprinklers do not wreck them. I never needed beer traps so I can’t testify if they work.

Thanks for the video. I've had good luck alternating BT and DE. I'd be interested in seeing a walk through of your garden. Just showing what you're growing and the varieties that you like. I'm in MI too. Good luck with the slugs.

@homesteadknowhow

Ай бұрын

I'll have to do that.

The Ortho uses the same ingredients and states that it's not for use on vegetables grown for sale. There's something else in it besides sulphur I'm guessing. Sulphur in much stronger concentration is used to acidify soil for blueberries yet it's perfectly safe.

Slugs like dark, damp places, and that plastic mulch must give them the perfect place!

@homesteadknowhow

Ай бұрын

It sure does.

Here in southeast Queensland Aus i can only grow brassicas in late autumn and winter. the aphids and cabbage moth larvae just shred them all other months. Ive had some success making a spray with Carolina reaper chillis and water to make it less palatable to caterpillars but it doesn't last long.

Here's the thing. Brassicas like slightly sweet soil. In other words, on the salty side. Guess what slugs don't like? Sweet soil. So if you had laid down lime before the fabric, you may not have had a serious problem with slugs.

@homesteadknowhow

Ай бұрын

I'll look into it, but we already have high amounts of calcium in the soil

beer trap works fine for me...

QuestionIs it kosher approved? Only joking, gonna give your method a try.

Get nematodes

Still kills soft body things like your earthworms

@homesteadknowhow

Ай бұрын

That's my main concern.