Aphids On Vegtables

Question

I never planted cauliflower or brocclli before I noticed this morning while in the garden both filled with aphids I used dawn and water no help what else will work. maybe plant some thing between them? or flowers? help please thank you

Answer 1

Sometimes a blast of water from the hose will knock them off. Keep the weeds down among your veggies. You will notice in the article below it says not to use a degreaser (Dawn) in your insecticidal soap. In fact it recommends using a commercial product for more predictable and safer results. You also can try Neem oil.

Here are more ideas:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/broccoli/common-broccoli-problems.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/homemade-soap-spray.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cauliflower/cauliflower-plant-protection.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm