Wanted: Garden Criminals

πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈ Wanted: Garden Criminals

Something’s chewing, wilting, or sucking the life out of your plants? Click a plant family below to uncover the usual suspects β€” and how I naturally booted them from Sprouting Homestead. πŸ›πŸŒ±

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πŸ… Nightshades β€” Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Potatoes
πŸŽƒ Cucurbits β€” Squash, Zucchini, Cucumbers, Pumpkins
πŸ₯¬ Brassicas β€” Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower
🌱 Legumes β€” Beans, Peas, Lentils
πŸ₯• Root Crops β€” Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Turnips
🌿 Herbs β€” Basil, Mint, Parsley, Cilantro
πŸ“ Fruit & Berries β€” Strawberries, Apples, Raspberries
πŸ§… Alliums (Bonus) β€” Garlic, Onions, Leeks

πŸ’¬ Still stumped?

Post a photo in the Sprouting Homestead Community Forum and we’ll help ID the pest together.
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