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Dahlias: How to prevent slug damage

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Our young Dahlias just before planting out, a cautionary tale and how to prevent slug damage which can badly damage a young plant. We show the difference between the protected plants and those damaged by slugs in their crucial early stage of growth.
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@yesidtac7863 Год назад

Muy buen huerto

@juliepuhr9806 Год назад

Last year many of my tubers were eaten by some kind of rodent. Do you have any suggestions how to prevent it this yer? Also what size pots did you start yours in?

@MoorfieldFarmFlowers Год назад

Hi Julie thanks for your question. I presume you mean after planting? I would want to identify the pest maybe using an Infrared Wildlife camera, they are not expensive and it's fascinating to view the night footage. It is difficult to ensure protection without for example putting each tuber in a wire mesh cage, but if you are averse to using traps then you are left with repellents such as garlic. It is frustrating for you, I sympathise.

@michellejames5953 Год назад

You can actually plant your tubers in 2 gallon or larger plastic pots underground. I just read about it in my new Dahlia book. You keep the lip of the pot above ground. The wire mesh basket is also a great idea.

@MoorfieldFarmFlowers Год назад

Thanks Michelle, yes most Dahlias are ok in pots, above or below ground. I'm not sure that would have much impact on the slug problem as they can simply crawl over the rim, or is there more to it?

@brefnejowers9747 Год назад

Will the dahlias nobbled by slugs recover?

@MoorfieldFarmFlowers Год назад

Hi Betty, yes they usually come back pretty well, although maybe some deformity if the growing tip is badly damaged. Hope yours are good!

@brefnejowers9747 Год назад

@@MoorfieldFarmFlowers phew, thanks. Only one got a bit chomped.

@timmienorrie Год назад

I hate slugs and snails. I have a big garden full of things for them to munch on but no they have to have the emerging shoots of my perennials. Grrrrrrrr!

@MoorfieldFarmFlowers Год назад

Hi Tammie, yes frustrating isn't it. Nematodes are pretty helpful once the soil conditions are right for them, but they are so expensive. Good luck with yours.

@michellejames5953 Год назад

Here in the US we use Sluggo plus sprinkled around the base of each plant and I’ve never had a problem since

@MoorfieldFarmFlowers Год назад

Thanks Michelle, yes Sluggo is the best of the bait products as it is organic and harmless to most wildlife and pets. Thanks for you useful comment.

@timmienorrie Год назад

@@MoorfieldFarmFlowers I have found a method of control that is not for the squeamish. Lay a flattened cardboard box on the ground and wet it lightly. The slugs and snails will sleep under it during the day making it easy to dispose of them as you see fit.