Hi, I'm a VERY new gardener. I planted my beloved first borns (turnips :P) 2 weeks ago. Recently, I've noticed the largest group of them is looking wilted, and flies are buzzing around sitting on their leaves! How do I get rid of the flies??

Thanks in advance, here's a picture


i know i planted too much in one spot, i should have really researched a bit more before i started, please excuse my newbie-ness

The flies are probalby after something in your soil and likely won't bother much. You could split those up without too much difficulty while they are small. Just dig a small clump and replant them a foot away. Give them a week, then thin out what you moved so they have room to grow.

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Originally posted by Allux:
i know i planted too much in one spot, i should have really researched a bit more before i started, please excuse my newbie-ness

My garden looks the same way!!!! I know that doesn't help with your problem--just thought you would like to know you have company in your newbie-ness state.

I did that last year with my turnips, and it taught me two things. One, that you can move them, and two, that I hate thinning them out...