Slugs

Discussion in 'Pests, Diseases and Cures' started by silverfox000, Sep 14, 2011.

  1. silverfox000

    silverfox000 Apprentice Gardener

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    hi everyone . what my question is does anyone know anything about making a GARLIC solution for keeping slugs off your garden . an if anyone does can they tell me how to make an how to use please
     
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    *dim* Head Gardener

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    I large bunch (bulb) of garlic ... crush the garlic in a garlic press

    add to 1 litre of water and boil for 5-10 min

    pour the solution through a tea sieve

    then, add 1 tablespoon of the mixture to 1 litre of water and spray on the leaves every few days ... can be used for hostas etc

    does not kill the snails, just makes the leaves not appetising to them

    I think you can keep the concentrate in the fridge for a few weeks
     
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    gcc3663 Knackered Grandad trying to keep up with a 4yr old

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