Nemaslug
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Prize-winning pumpkins and wacky watering!
by Cheryl Ridgewell My name is Cheryl Ridgewell, I have a plot roughly the size of 600 square yards on Rancliffe Allotments in Leicester. Cheryls allotment in Leicester In April 2019 I was lucky enough to be selected for the Nematode challenge. I grow potatoes, onions, garlic, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli... -
NO MORE TORCH-LIT SLUG HUNTING FOR ME!
By Karen Glover I have to say I was sceptical about the use of nematodes in my garden. My plot is organic and has lots of frogs and other mini beasts like slow worms that rely on the slug population, so I was worried about them. But it’s been amazing... -
My struggles with slugs - By Terry Walton
I am Terry Walton, best known for my gardening tips on Jeremy Vine’s Radio 2 show. I have been sharing my gardening expertise with his listeners for over sixteen years. Pictured in his Rhondda allotment is Terry Walton . I started my gardening career at the tender age of four... -
Customer Question - Nemaslug availability?
Q. "Hi, I wanting to know if I ordered Nemaslug today, when would they arrive?" from Kerry Thanks for the message and we have it in stock as it is so mild at the moment (i.e. it needs a soil temp of 5c) so if you order online today, it... -
Customer Question - Slugs in a composter?
Q."Which product would be the best thing to use in my composter which has a lot of slugs in it?" Sally Parfitt A. Thanks for the message and Nemaslug Slug Killer is the best solution to slugs and is safe to add to your composter. Water it 1st, add the Nemaslug... -
Customer Question - Nematodes and frost
Q. "I thought I was so organised and applied my nematodes as instructed yesterday and now we have had overnight frost and this cold snap, have I wasted my money? It rained yesterday and I thought it a good opportunity..." Kind regards Jo A. Thanks for the message and nematodes... -
Customer Question - Nemaslug Temperature and Depth
Q. "Now the soil is warming up, I want to apply nemaslug as soon as it is appropriate. At what depth in the soil does the temperature need to be above 5 Celsius?"Rgds Peter Bird A. Thanks for the message and you need a daytime soil temperature of 5c (it... -
Applying Nemaslug and soil temperatures
Q. "I wonder if you can clarify somethings about the temperature this works at. On the website it says that it needs a temperature of 5 degrees C. I presume this means that it needs a temperature above 5 degrees C? But I'm confused - it also says to keep... -
Applying Nemaslug with cold weather forecast?
Q. "I’ve just received my first batch of Nemaslug, but the weather is now forecast to become colder again. Should I delay applying it until warmer conditions - hopefully after next week? Would the nemaslug be best kept in the refrigerator meanwhile?" Regards, B T Roe A. Thanks for...
