I left my home and garden for four days, really short period.
Short period, but so much has changed.
My cabbages patch look so poor.
The cabbages patch in a good condition when I was leaving them.
But when I went home... all in pathetic condition.
The caterpillars attack were very destructive.
Green worms (Plutella xylostela) multiplied very quickly.
Late blight attacks also increase the damage.
So... poor...
Finally, I pull out all the damaged cabbage plants.
I cleaned the beds, and prepare for the next planting.
The Plutellas also damage others brassicas.
Broccoli, cauliflowers, and caisins patch look so poor too.
I had to replace with other crops.
Corps rotation is a healthy way for my beds to reduce pest and plant diseases.
I hope on next planting I get healthy soil and weather.
How about your brassicas?
It happens so quick. Sneaky worms.
ReplyDeleteYes, they are so weird. Plutella always be a serious problem on planting brassicas
DeleteEndah, I very much regret that your work go to waste ...
ReplyDeleteYou were handsome cabbage.
In your climate worms grow quickly.
I wish you a nice weekend.
Greetings.
Lucia
Yes, in the warm and humid climate, usually the pest, fungus and disease grow so quickly
DeleteThat's such a shame. You really can't turn your back for two minutes with brassicas, can you? Those pesky caterpillars make short work of them. I always net my brassicas to stop the butterflies laying their eggs on them.
ReplyDeleteYes, actually we have to take an interest in brassicas if we hope they will do well. I want to net my plants in order to protect them from worms or caterpillar attack, but it will reduce space in my garden. I want to plant a lot of varieties on my mini garden
DeleteThat looks very much like what happens here only your green caterpillar looks different from ours.I think cabbage and similar crops do better here when planted at the end of summer and mature in cool weather as they are a cool climate plant. I stopped planting in the spring.
ReplyDeleteYes, you all right. During the rainy season, the weather is usually warm and so wet. And in the dry season, the weather is usually dry, hot at the day and cold at the night. Dry season is the best time for gardening, although I have to watering more.
DeleteWhat a terrible devastation to come home to, Endah. Such a shame after your hard work. Vigilance is so important around brassicas - I net mine and also grow in the cooler seasons. I wish you well with your next planting.
ReplyDeleteYes, cooler season (here, it is in dry season) is the best time for brassicas growth. Late blight will always be a serious problem in rainy season after the plutella. Hard work...
DeleteThat is the positive side ~ we can always replant and start again...Hoping your area will some great weather soon.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is time to starting the new part with new spirit.
DeleteApprove of organic food :))
ReplyDeleteOrganic gardening for organic food, actually need a hard work and patience.
DeleteWhat a shame and don't caterpillars leave an awful mess too?
ReplyDeleteYes... so awful. In tropical climate with warm and high humidity, they grow so fast. Brassicas farmers usually spray too much pesticides to protect their crops. But it's really unhealthy
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