Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú

Grow your own  permalink

sawfly - will my gooseberry survive???

• Message 1. 

  Posted by spottheweed (U4894744) on Sunday, 20th June 2010

  Last year I planted a gooseberry and a redcurrant bush. This year they are being attacked by sawfly
  
  [IMG]/IMG]
  
  I am trying desperately to pick them off as much as I can, but have a feeling I'm fighting a losing battle .
  
  What can I do to help it survive till next year? I have read that I should keep the soil clear around the base of the plant over winter, and try to spot it earlier next year. Is there any pruning or anything I can do to help?
  
  At least the blackcurrant is resistant. Wonder what will get that

  Link to this forum: sawfly - will my gooseberry survive???

  Report message1

• Message 2

  , in reply to message 1.

  Posted by GL (U14505089) on Sunday, 20th June 2010

  I had the same problem for a year or two after I planted gooseberries. I picked off the caterpillars and, the following spring, removed some of the soil round the plant and replaced it with compost. I have not had a problem for two years now (though maybe that's just luck). The berries themselves were OK. I have read that the problem starts in the middle of the bush, so maybe that's the place to keep an eye on before things get out of hand.

  Link to this forum: sawfly - will my gooseberry survive???

  Report message2

• Message 3

  , in reply to message 2.

  Posted by spottheweed (U4894744) on Monday, 21st June 2010

  Well I want to just give up, but perhaps I'll be a bit more dedicated and hope that in a couple of years it gets big and strong enough to cope

  Link to this forum: sawfly - will my gooseberry survive???

  Report message3

Back to top