Why does your Broccoli Atlantis F1 have fine webbing? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
Pet FriendlyThese microscopic arachnids feed on the underside of broccoli leaves, injecting saliva that destroys plant cells. The fine webbing is a defensive silk structure created by the mite colonies to protect themselves and their eggs.
Thrips can produce fine, silk-like threads while moving through the dense foliage of broccoli. While they primarily cause silvery scarring, their presence is often associated with web-like debris in developing heads.
In certain climates, young larvae of webworms may begin constructing small, fine silk structures around the terminal buds of brassicas like Broccoli Atlantis F1.
Your plant might also be experiencing one of these issues: