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   peek0703@gmail.com to All   
   Re: cabbage   
   24 Nov 19 06:16:08   
   
   On Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 7:27:59 AM UTC-5, T wrote:   
   > On 2019-11-24 04:26, peek0703@gmail.com wrote:   
   > > On Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 6:39:57 AM UTC-5, T wrote:   
   > >> Is cabbage hard to grow?   
   > >>   
   > >> Zone 6B   
   > >   
   > > No, the only problem I've had is with cabbage moth worms. They will wipe   
   out a plant in days. Fortunately, Bt will solve the problem with regular   
   applications.   
   > >   
   >   
   > what is Bt?   
      
   There are many strains of Bt, generally they are specific to larvae of certain   
   species. Dipel is specific to larvae of the genus Lepidoptera (moths and some   
   butterflies). There are strains specific to potato beetle and mosquito larvae   
   as well.   
      
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