Strawberries will not be affected by pests and diseases: here is what you need to plant nearby
A little trick will solve several problems in the strawberry patch at once.
Experienced gardeners do not plant just any crops next to strawberries, but only those that will benefit the neighboring plant.
So, one popular flower gets along well with garden strawberries. Its demand is not only due to its beauty.
Marigolds, in addition to all their other advantages, protect strawberries from pests and diseases. Experienced gardeners always plant them next to this fruit crop.
What is the benefit?
Firstly, marigolds protect strawberries from the fungal disease fusarium. Secondly, the plant repels pests - onion fly, weevil, nematode.
Marigolds can be planted along the perimeter of the bed or find a place between the rows. Their effectiveness will not change depending on the placement option on the plot.
The main thing is that the flowers and strawberries do not interfere with each other. In addition, marigolds need more light. They can also be planted next to sea buckthorn, grapes, pine or spruce.
