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Ivor

By Ivor

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Planted my swede out and in very little time the the leaves and some of the stalks had been devoured. I have had slug pellets down when planted. I dont know what it can be.




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Could be birds. Wood Pigeons go for greens. Have you got a lot around? You may have to net your green crops.

9 Jun, 2008

 

Aha! the mystery maybe solved as we do have a few rather heavy pigeons that roost and poo on my sons play equipment. Right will try the net, many thanks

10 Jun, 2008

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