herbivore v carnivore?

[kath3]

well i'can't get quinoa here,doesn't it come from south america originally?
i actually never thought of covering my cauliflower and cabbage,the worst enemy here are hundreds of white butterflys who hit the scene for a short period of time,they lay eggs[yellow]on the underside of the leaves.
as soon as i start living back at the farm i'll give covering a go

Yes it does come from South America.
Those white butterflies that you see are actually cabbage moths that affect all brassicaceae.
You'll be amazed at how well crinoline deters them. A few will find their way under the fabric but they are easy to squish. During the heat of the day I do a go-a-round and nab the few that get caught in the netting (crinoline).