Hi vasko0o, glad things are going well! If you're having problems with pests there are a few choices.
For a cheap, organic method you could crush some garlic up and add to water, to spray on the plants. The mix will deter some insects but rain will wash it off easily (adding hot chili to the mix will help to deter mammal pests too).
A more effective organic method is neem oil. Used in the same way, it will last longer and deter more insects, but costs more.
Commercially available organic sprays are also available (most of these contain neem oil), but they are also more costly than making them yourself.
Or you could use a chemical pesticide, which are usually more effective than organic methods and a little cheaper, but harmful to the environment and not really what you want to spray on something you are going to consume. Personally, I always try to use organic methods where possible and will only resort to chemicals as an absolute last resort- look after Mother Earth!
It's important to understand that outdoor grown plants will be prone to more pest attacks than indoor plants because there are simply more bugs out there. There are also the predators that eat those bugs though, and nature normally finds a balance. Just expect a little damage though, because a bit like a pizza delivery guy, you are providing them with food on their doorstep!
For a cheap, organic method you could crush some garlic up and add to water, to spray on the plants. The mix will deter some insects but rain will wash it off easily (adding hot chili to the mix will help to deter mammal pests too).
A more effective organic method is neem oil. Used in the same way, it will last longer and deter more insects, but costs more.
Commercially available organic sprays are also available (most of these contain neem oil), but they are also more costly than making them yourself.
Or you could use a chemical pesticide, which are usually more effective than organic methods and a little cheaper, but harmful to the environment and not really what you want to spray on something you are going to consume. Personally, I always try to use organic methods where possible and will only resort to chemicals as an absolute last resort- look after Mother Earth!
It's important to understand that outdoor grown plants will be prone to more pest attacks than indoor plants because there are simply more bugs out there. There are also the predators that eat those bugs though, and nature normally finds a balance. Just expect a little damage though, because a bit like a pizza delivery guy, you are providing them with food on their doorstep!
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