Just a few weeks ago the dill was freshly sown and already showed the first tender shoots. But now all the above-ground parts of the plant have fallen victim to snails overnight. How can you keep these pests away from dill in the future?
How can snails prevent dill from eating?
Slug damage to dill can be prevented by asnail fencemade of metal,slug pelletsor snailsdeterrent plantsbe prevented. It is also worth encouragingbeneficial insects such as hedgehogs and lizards, which like to eat snails. Young dill plants can be protected with snail collars or plant covers.
Do snails eat dill?
Snailseat dill. Similar to parsley and basil, they particularly notice young dill and prefer to eat the tender leaves.
Which snails like dill?
Mainly theslugs (also called slugs) like dill. The snail rarely attacks the dill. The situation is similar with the tiger snail, which prefers to target slugs and dead plant material and is therefore considered a beneficial insect.
When is dill particularly susceptible to slug damage?
When dill isfreshly sprouted, it is particularly susceptible to slug damage. In the worst case, the entire dill can die.
Which herbs can protect dill from slugs?
Herbs with ahigh content of essential oils are spurned by snails, so you can plant them around the dill. Sage, rosemary, savory, thyme, curry herb, marjoram, lavender and hyssop are good against snails. These herbs are good neighbors for the susceptible dill.
How to keep slugs away from dill?
Snails can be kept away from dill with asnail fencemade of metal or other barriers such as lime or sawdust. Organicsnail pelletsis also recommended. Beer traps are only of limited help against the voracious molluscs. Aprotective coatingagainst snails is still effective. To do this, however, the dill in the bed must be surrounded with stones or wood. Another option is to surround the dill with plants that are snails'favorite foods such as: E.g. lettuce, kohlrabi, zucchini and marigolds.
How can young dill be protected from slugs?
Freshly sown or very young dill can be protected from snails withplant capsorsnail collar. However, this only works for a few weeks because the dill has grown too big after that.
What other pests attack dill?
Snails are not always to blame for eating dill;Caterpillars or aphids can also be the cause. Snails can be recognized by the traces of slime and the sudden loss of snails overnight.
Tip
Attract natural enemies of snails
Hedgehogs, lizards, slowworms, salamanders and ground beetles like to eat snails. Attract these beneficial insects to your garden by building them a shelter that meets their needs.
