Hey Charles,
I have just removed the mesh on my brassica bed and everything looks really good aside from the odd hole in some of the leaves. Found 1 big fat bright green caterpillar, wonder how it managed to hijack onto the leaves…. hmmmm. …
I am thinking of not putting the mesh back on and give a little more ventilation to the plants as they are getting really big and taller now.
Would you leave the mesh on or off if it was you? There are still some white butterflies hovering about and would you reckon they would do much damage now that these plants are relatively big? I will still be on the lookout for caterpillars and other bugs.
I am very excited and anxious as well as I am looking forward to this harvest. My first attempt with cabbages and Brussel sprouts.