cross-posted from: https://timeyak.com/post/13708

Greetings, I recently started a new raised bed in the yard out of old galvanized metal roof panels I had laying around as I ran out of room in the greenhouse’s. Planted some leafy greens such as Vates Blue Scotch Kale and Black Simpson lettuce. Seedlings just started to come out and I was impressed with how quickly the Cardinals came out to mow them all down. I put a quick screen over it for now to give the seedlings a chance, but man, wasn’t expecting that so quick. Anybody else run into that situation as well? Do they eventually let up once the plants mature a bit? Thanks for reading and Cheers!

  • Yes, we have to cover things pretty consistently when they’re first sprouting. Cardinals, tanagers, and sparrows seem to love pulling young plants out. There’s usually less interest after a week or so, depending on how quickly the sprouts grow.