London Gardener's Snail Experiment: Cucumbers Fail as Deterrent

London Gardener's Cucumber Experiment Yields Unexpected Results A recent experiment by London allotment gardener Emma, known online as emmasallotmentdiaries, has yielded surprising results concerning snail deterrents. Emma, responding to a viewer's question, tested the effectiveness of using cucumber slices to repel snails from her garden. The experiment, filmed and shared on TikTok, involved placing several slices of cucumber near a snail. To Emma's surprise, the snail showed no aversion to the cucumber and proceeded to eat it. "I've never seen a snail physically eat before," Emma commented in her video. The experiment highlights the need for further research into effective and humane snail control methods. While the cucumber method proved unsuccessful in this instance, it sparked a discussion among viewers on alternative approaches to pest management in urban gardens.