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…
Rocket Blog: Category: Problems & Pests
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…
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…
Companion Planting to keep pests at bay
Using companion plants is a good way of bringing a bit of balance into the veg plot and allowing nature to work in your favour. It’s not completely fool proof,…
Late Summer Pests/Problems & Protecting Your Veggies
At the height of the summer (even if it feels like autumn) there is a steady stream of pests and diseases to contend with. This article looks at some that…
Magnesium Deficiency or Potato Blight?
The symptoms of these two means that they are easily confused. In this article, we look at ways of telling which problem you may be dealing with in your potato…
Blight. Not great for tomatoes and potatoes.
At this time of year, it’s worth being vigilant for signs of blight. It has a habit of making itself a nuisance in late summer with the warmer weather,…