Rabbits destructive this year
On 7/19/2010 12:19 AM, EVP MAN wrote:
Planted eight cauliflower plants a week ago for a fall crop. The
rabbits have sampled the leaves on every plant and have one down to
nothing but a bare stem. Sad part is: I just can't fence off every bed
in my yard. I plan to sow turnip seeds in this same bed in a couple of
weeks. I'm just wondering if the pesky rabbits will destroy them also?
Does anyone have a list of veggies that rabbits won't bother? I had
plans to use this same bed next season for zucchini and straight neck
squash.
Rich from PA
General rule: If it's leafy and green, you must find a way to protect
it from rabbits (I grow my chard in a little fenced yard of chicken wire
- no problems). Outside of leafy and green, I have had no problem from
the rabbits, but watch for posts from others on this topic - you may
find out a lot. IME, rabbits are the biggest probem with flowers, not
vegetables.
Tony M.
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