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Allium Leaf Miner in November

Cover leeks, onions, garlic through November.

The horrible little allium leaf miner flies are still active through November, so it is a good idea to protect crops like leeks and autumn planted garlic and onions with fine mesh, as recommended by the RHS.

Allium leaf miner pupae in onion
Author WebmasterPosted on 2022-10-222023-01-18Categories Announcements, Old, Short, Tips

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