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title: "Hi guys, I'm pretty new to real gardening and I'm trying very hard to…"
description: "Hi guys, I'm pretty new to real gardening and I'm trying very hard to succeed. However I've got a lot of insect mining going on in many of my plants. What is…"
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# Hi guys, I'm pretty new to real gardening and I'm trying very hard to…

_Geplaatst door MyntAmi op 2025-05-19_

Hi guys, I'm pretty new to real gardening and I'm trying very hard to succeed. However I've got a lot of insect mining going on in many of my plants. What is the best way to save the plants and keep the mining from happening going forward? Any help is greatly appreciated.

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## 6 reacties

### Bb reageerde op 2025-05-19

I find that broccoli are very susceptible to these annoying pests (I’m assuming that’s broccoli you have there or some other brassica). I personally do a daily leaf check and squish those tiny caterpillars within the leaves. You can use sprays as well though probably something suitable for organic gardening if you’re going to eat this.

This year I’m growing my broccoli inside under a grow light and so far the pest situation has been much easier to keep at bay 😊

### MyntAmi reageerde op 2025-05-19

Yes it is broccoli. LOL I should have stated that. Okay, thank you! I have heard just doing it physically daily works along with some Neem oil. I just really don't like the smell of Neem. 😁

#### Miranda antwoordde op 2025-05-19

I use neem oil

### Herb’n Bird Garden🕊️ reageerde op 2025-05-19

Neem oil or - I’m finding out how to use whey or souring milk and water to control the microbes 🦠

#### MyntAmi antwoordde op 2025-05-19

Interesting! I'll have to do some research on that. Thank you! I might prefer that over Neem.

### Herb’n Bird Garden🕊️ reageerde op 2025-05-19

Absolutely! And for reference I’m getting my info from homesteading today.com, and waytogrow.net

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