PROTECTING Potatoes growing in FREE Container Insect Netting vs Tulle Organic pest control being kind to nature
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My potatoes have been in the 5-gal buckets for around 90 days. They have excellent growth, but only one plant had any flowers. Can you tell me if they aren't going to make potatoes? I have 5 buckets of Yukon Gold and 5 buckets of red potatoes.
I use bug netting after trying different methods. Commercial netting is expensive but can last a long time.
I tried tulle, it’s fragile ripped easy and I still got eggs on my brassicas. Tulle will be used in place of bird netting on blueberries.
I've now decided to buy the insect netting. Thanks for the comparison. First video I've seen that compared them.
What's your thoughts on garden ducks for insert removal?
Biggest question is… will CO potatoe beetle find my potato! I never planted potatoe before and I live in suburb. There are farms left in my town but few and far between.. It's mostly homes now. So my question is… what are the chances I will see those beetles? I should hire chipmunks to babysit. 😉
My potato growing year is just about over. Brutal drought and sun burns on the plant is our problem here in central texas.
Hay Mark, what do think about wax coated cardboard boxes? Back when I was a young man I worked in a banquet hall. The chicken would come in wax coated boxes. They were tough. I would sterilized then and take them home when needed. Today people are buying food online that come in wax boxes. Good for the garden or not?
Earlier today, I received my Garden Mesh Netting that I ordered thru Amazon. I ordered the 10' x 33' x 0.04" ultra-fine mesh and I will cover my brassicas as soon as I plant them in my raised garden beds. But first, I have to build a frame! Have a great week gardening! ~Margie
Thank you for the follow up on the potatoes and especially about the insect netting options!