I buy starts from a local feed and seed store. I use dipel dust(bt) to keep the cabbage worms at bay. I also kill the cabbage butterflies whenever I see them sometimes a dozen a day. I did just pull up almost all the plants as seconds arent worth the hassel in the spring. In fall/winter I let them put out seconds and thirds. The dipel dust has been allot more successful than any liquid bt I have tried and its easier to keep and deploy.
Fertilome (10859) Dipel Dust Biological Insecticide (4 lb.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056QY572/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_QHP8NST6RVRE4K773C5A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Chapin International 5000 Rose & Plant Duster Hand Sprayer, 16-Ounce, Translucent Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009KM2LG/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_BZDY23Y5HJ67B00NPNHD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I put in the ground as transplants April 17th. To date I have only had a few squash bugs. I have been spraying with Powdered BT after every heavy rain fall though in anticipation of the pickle worm.
Fertilome (10859) Dipel Dust Biological Insecticide (4 lb.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056QY572/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_apan\_i\_RZFMC5MNFEN4YEFRBMET?\_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Chapin International 5000 Rose & Plant Duster Hand Sprayer, 16-Ounce, Translucent Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009KM2LG/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_apan\_i\_EEDYW2KYFDARBGYWW1H6
Get some dipel dust and an applicator. Reapply as it come off or after heavy rains.
Fertilome (10859) Dipel Dust Biological Insecticide (4 lb.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056QY572/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_apan\_i\_RZFMC5MNFEN4YEFRBMET?\_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Chapin International 5000 Rose & Plant Duster Hand Sprayer, 16-Ounce, Translucent Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009KM2LG/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_apan\_i\_EEDYW2KYFDARBGYWW1H6
Get some dipel dust and an applicator. Reapply as it comes off or after heavy rains.
Fertilome (10859) Dipel Dust Biological Insecticide (4 lb.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056QY572/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_apan\_i\_RZFMC5MNFEN4YEFRBMET?\_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Chapin International 5000 Rose & Plant Duster Hand Sprayer, 16-Ounce, Translucent Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009KM2LG/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_apan\_i\_EEDYW2KYFDARBGYWW1H6
for vine borer and other chewers you might Get some dipel dust and an applicator. Reapply as it comes off or after heavy rains.
Fertilome (10859) Dipel Dust Biological Insecticide (4 lb.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056QY572/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_apan\_i\_RZFMC5MNFEN4YEFRBMET?\_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Chapin International 5000 Rose & Plant Duster Hand Sprayer, 16-Ounce, Translucent Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009KM2LG/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_apan\_i\_EEDYW2KYFDARBGYWW1H6
You have a caterpillar. Get some dipel dust and an applicator. Reapply as it come off or after heavy rains. Keep an eye out for white Cabbage Butterfly "cabbage Butterfly". If you can capture and dispose of them.
Fertilome (10859) Dipel Dust Biological Insecticide (4 lb.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056QY572/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_apan\_i\_RZFMC5MNFEN4YEFRBMET?\_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Chapin International 5000 Rose & Plant Duster Hand Sprayer, 16-Ounce, Translucent Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009KM2LG/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_apan\_i\_EEDYW2KYFDARBGYWW1H6
You have a caterpillar. Get some dipel dust and an applicator. Reapply as it come off or after heavy rains.
Fertilome (10859) Dipel Dust Biological Insecticide (4 lb.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056QY572/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_apan\_i\_RZFMC5MNFEN4YEFRBMET?\_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Chapin International 5000 Rose & Plant Duster Hand Sprayer, 16-Ounce, Translucent Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009KM2LG/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_apan\_i\_EEDYW2KYFDARBGYWW1H6
You have a caterpillar. Get some dipel dust and an applicator. Reapply as it come off or after heavy rains.
Fertilome (10859) Dipel Dust Biological Insecticide (4 lb.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056QY572/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_RZFMC5MNFEN4YEFRBMET?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Chapin International 5000 Rose & Plant Duster Hand Sprayer, 16-Ounce, Translucent Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009KM2LG/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_EEDYW2KYFDARBGYWW1H6
You got caterpillars. Get some dipel dust and a dust applicator.
Fertilome (10859) Dipel Dust Biological Insecticide (4 lb.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056QY572/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_BVMH050RXBJ9NPQF38CM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I concure with the BT recommendation. One effective BT product I found was Dipel Dust. You can keep it in a little duster to apply whenever you need. Little easier than liquid BT imo.
Fertilome (10859) Dipel Dust Biological Insecticide (4 lb.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056QY572/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_5KFP7CZB6XRTRTVB2KDF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Chapin International 5000 Rose & Plant Duster Hand Sprayer, 16-Ounce, Translucent Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009KM2LG/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_42HTYT5W2QBTEQFATQCT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1