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weevils on broccoli

lisaloo74lisaloo74 Posts: 22
in Fruit & veg
Hi, my broccoli was doing well until a few days ago when they started wilting, I thought it was the hot weather causing this but after watering more than usual they still looked pretty sad image !! But today after having time to look over them properly I found quite a few weevils, I'm sure it's these that are killing the plant. Does anyone have any ideas on the best way to get rid? Please help!

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  • lisaloo74lisaloo74 Posts: 22
    Just after posting the question I decided to pull out the two worst plant's and the roots are covered in grubs!! It's the first time I've grown broccoli (all in tubs) and don't want to lose them all please help!!
  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    Are the grubs 'C' shaped?  If so, it's vine weevil and you can't use vine weevil killer on edible crops but could try nematodes.  However, I fear it will be too late to save your crops for this year but treating with nematodes should help prevent the problem next season.  Alternatively, you can tip out all of the affected tubs onto a large plastic sheet, spread the compost thinly and let the birds have a feast.

    As an aside, it is very rare for vine weevils to attack things grown in the ground, but they LOVE anything grown in containers, unfortunately. image

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • lisaloo74lisaloo74 Posts: 22
    Thank you for your reply BobTheGardener. Will try the nematodes asap. The Brocolli was doing so well too. Fingers crossed I can save the others.
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