Broccoli With Cut Leaves

What is causing my young broccoli leaves to be cut in a sharp, saw-like pattern? After an initial attack, the leaves have zig-zag patterns, with the upper part removed. The second attack takes the rest of the leaves down to the stalk. These are young plants, just transplanted into the earth, but I am also getting attacks in plants still in my starter trays. I have examined the leaves carefully and I do not observe any insects.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 01/18/2016 @ 12:46 am

Cutworms are the likely pests and Broccoli is a favorite food of Cabbage Worms, Aphids and Flea Beetles.

Treat with Neem Oil and you may want to use a covering to help protect your young seedlings and plants.

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