The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

As we move into Fall, we're moving into garlic season...but what's the difference between 'hardneck' and 'softneck' garlic? Which should you grow in your garden?

Keep Growing,

Kevin

You’re starting to find holes in the leaves of your kale, and for that matter, in your cabbage, brussels sprouts, or other brassica-family plants. The leaves of the neat rows of radishes you’ve planted are showing signs of chewing, too. Some leaves have little off-white or yellowish spots on their undersides. And you just saw a little green worm wandering over a leaf on your produce. I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you probably have cabbage worms (Pieris rapae or Pieris brassicae). Learn More: Cabbage Worms: Everything You Need To Know About the Pieris Species Keep Growing, Kevin

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You’re starting to find holes in the leaves of your kale, and for that matter, in your cabbage, brussels sprouts, or other brassica-family plants. The leaves of the neat rows of radishes you’ve planted are showing signs of chewing, too. Some leaves have little off-white or yellowish spots on their undersides. And you just saw a little green worm wandering over a leaf on your produce.

I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you probably have cabbage worms (Pieris rapae or Pieris brassicae).

Learn More: Cabbage Worms: Everything You Need To Know About the Pieris Species

Keep Growing,

Kevin

There’s something crawling along the leaves of your arugula, and it looks like a little inchworm. It’s green, and it is snacking as it goes, leaving holes throughout your plants. There’s another on your cabbage, and another one on your radish leaves. What’s going on here? Learn More: Cabbage Loopers: All About Trichoplusia Ni And How To Eliminate Them Keep Growing, Kevin

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There’s something crawling along the leaves of your arugula, and it looks like a little inchworm. It’s green, and it is snacking as it goes, leaving holes throughout your plants. There’s another on your cabbage, and another one on your radish leaves. What’s going on here?

Learn More: Cabbage Loopers: All About Trichoplusia Ni And How To Eliminate Them

Keep Growing,

Kevin

This is the first 'brand review' I've ever done on the podcast, and it's about a popular LED light system on Amazon. Is it worth it? Learn More: Viparspectra Review: Are These LEDs Worth It? Keep Growing, Kevin

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This is the first 'brand review' I've ever done on the podcast, and it's about a popular LED light system on Amazon. Is it worth it?

Learn More: Viparspectra Review: Are These LEDs Worth It?

Keep Growing,

Kevin

How do you approach fall gardening? When do you plan, what do you grow, and what fall crops should you plant? Learn More: Fall Garden Guide: How to Plan, Pick, and Grow The Best Fall Vegetables Keep Growing, Kevin

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How do you approach fall gardening? When do you plan, what do you grow, and what fall crops should you plant?

Learn More: Fall Garden Guide: How to Plan, Pick, and Grow The Best Fall Vegetables

Keep Growing,

Kevin

Do you have garden tools that have gotten all rusty and neglected? They're easily saved with a little vinegar, lubricant, and a scouring pad. Find out how in today's episode. YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUrcJUmfYiE Blog Post: How to Remove Rust From Tools The Easiest Way Keep Growing, Kevin

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