Growing Silverbeet, also Swiss Chard or Mangold

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25 Aug 14 Robert (Australia - temperate climate)
I love to grow silver beet but earwigs attack so badly despite surface spray around the area or rolled up newspaper. I tried growing in flower pots but the result has been very small growth. What next do you suggest , thank you,
27 Aug 14 Michael (Australia - temperate climate)
Try neem oil and dr bronners sal suds
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