Snail/Slug proof fruits and vegetables

Created by: ben on 2021-06-29 • List type: user • Visibility: Public

Currently I am collecting all plants which are not interesting for snails and/or slugs. Please comment and let me know which plants to add!

Plant Type Layer Life cycle USDA Hardiness zone Water requirement Note

Fruits

Blackberry
Species
Shrubs Perennial 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 Moist
Red raspberry
Species
Shrubs Perennial 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Moist
Tayberry
Species
Shrubs Perennial 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10

Herbs

Lavender
Species
Shrubs Perennial 5, 6, 7, and 8 Dry and Moist
Rosemary
Species
Herbs Perennial 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 Dry and Moist

Vegetables

Asparagus
Species
Herbs Perennial 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 Moist grows in the most slug infested place in the garden and the slugs seem to ignore it
Beet
Species
Biennial 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Moist
Chives
Species
Herbs Perennial 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 Moist
Common bean
Species
Vines Annual 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 Moist Only needs protection in the beginning, after they grew above a certain size, slugs weren't a problem anymore
Fennel
Species
Herbs Perennial 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 Dry and Moist
Garlic
Species
Herbs Perennial 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 Dry and Moist
Globe Artichoke
Species
Perennial 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 Moist
Leek
Species
Herbs 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 Moist
Onion
Species
Herbs Annual 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 Moist
Walking onion
Species
Herbs Perennial 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 Moist

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