Learning as you go

The first time I saw a wasp or yellow jacket on my somewhat eaten cabbage patch, I ran to Google to find out what to do about it. Fortunately, I learned that these were not the folks eating my crop, they are beneficial insects that prey on the caterpillars that are responsible for the holes in the leaves!



I used floating row covers for my broccoli and cabbage section this spring, and I was extremely pleased with how pest-free it kept my plants. Now, however, they have outgrown their covers somewhat and the last few plants are under a bit of an attack. So, the wasps are really going to town this week! I also have new sets of brassicas starting for a fall crop, so if these get too eaten I can hopefully replace them in a few weeks.