Aboutnick mccann Expertise I can give concise answers on growing plants in containers instead of the ground, why and how to plant them and how to maintain them.
Experience Master Gardner in Charlotte County Florida,,with 10 years experience.
Organizations Master Gardner Association of Charlotte County, Florida
Education/Credentials Associates Degree
Past/Present Clients I am currently also an expert in the Tropical Plant dept.
Question Yesterday when I watered in the a.m. my plants looked fine. When I came home at night I checked them and there were green catepillar looking wormy things all over my lettuce. Where did they come from so quick. What can I use to kill them. I cut the lettuce all back; but tonight I see small ones on my squash which where in the same garden box. I am trying to use organic methods.
Answer Hi Lee, Squash is susceptible to the Pickle worm, I suspect that might be what is afflicting your lettuce also; I have never really delved into Organics, but rely on Sevin for my insect problems on veggies. Once the Pickle worm takes hole, it is a case of the damage already being done, and there really is little you can do at this point to save the infested veggies; in the future, the plants need to be treated "prior" to infestation, to prevent its occurrence. Nick
