What the heck is eating my kale?!

3 years ago by DominusOfMegadeus to c/gardening

groknull 11 points 3 years ago

It was me, but the good news is it was delicious, so good job!

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Reverendender 5 points 3 years ago

Phew! I’m so glad you liked it!

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Someology 9 points 3 years ago

Mostly likely the caterpillars of the cabbage white butterfly. They can strip any member of the cabbage/kale family down to the veins over night. The only real prevention is to cover them with a fine mesh so the eggs can't get laid on there to start with.

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Riyria 3 points 3 years ago

Can confirm. Lost three brussel sprout plants to these little fuckers. I have broccoli that I need to plant outside but I’m not doing it until my mesh nets come in. Lesson learned.

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fubo 2 points 3 years ago

Yep, probably these guys.

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Someology 2 points 3 years ago

Those the the ones! They look so sweet and innocent and pretty, until you grow kale, cabbage, bok choy, etc.

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Reverendender 1 point 3 years ago

Dang. Too late now I guess.