Alternaria leaf spot on brassicas
This is a common disease that strikes a lot of plants in the brassica family, like broccoli, kale and cabbage leaves. It is particularly prevalent during prolonged periods of warm,…
Rocket Blog: Category: Problems & Pests
Planting for autumn? Protect against slugs…
Pests are generally less of a problem in autumn and winter, but there is one that you need to keep at bay when planting out your new veggies in September/October….slugs!…
5 Fungal diseases to watch out for this month
The turning season, from late summer to early autumn, can often bring with it the perfect conditions for various fungal diseases to take hold in the veg garden. Below are…
Mildew on courgettes
Powdery mildew is a fairly common issue for courgettes, squashes and pumpkins. It starts to affect them in late summer and is not something to worry about. The leaves will…
Watch out for blossom end rot
If your veggies start to rot at the blossom (flower) end, like this tomato pictured, then please don’t panic. You may have lost that particular fruit, but you can save…
How to prevent veg from splitting
Some vegetable plants are prone to splitting – particularly root veg like carrots and beetroot, as well as fruits like tomatoes and some brassicas, including cauliflower and cabbage. The main…
Possible problems with potatoes
Potatoes do not always look perfectly formed when you dig them up – in this article, we look at scab (pictured) and a few other things that you may encounter…
Mice, Voles, Rats & More
You may notice small holes like this one popping up around your veg plot – rodents get busy at this time of year as they search for food, creating tunnels…
Dealing with blackflies on broad beans
If you see clusters of tiny black aphids on the tops of your broad bean plants at this time of year, you’re probably looking at a blackfly infestation. What does…
What is leek rust?
Take a look at the leeks in your veg patch. Do any of them have brownish orange streaks or spots on the leaves? If so, they may have rust. Leek…
Volunteer Potatoes Popping Up in Your Plot?
If you grew potatoes last year, you may be surprised to see some potato plants appearing in your plot. Known as volunteers, these plants grow from tubers left in the…
3 Ways to Protect Your Veg Crops this Spring
We thought we’d feature this article now so that you can start gathering any bits and bobs you may need ahead of planting later on in spring. We’re looking at…