Only summer residents over 50 plant such a useful flower in November: they know about its benefits, unlike the younger generation.
Experienced gardeners always plant marigolds in their garden plots in November.
Why it is worth following their example and how to plant marigolds before winter, says the expert of the online publication Belnovosti, agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Why Plant Marigolds in November
Many people think that marigolds are just an ornamental plant, but this is not true.
Marigolds attract pollinators to the site and repel pests, including the Colorado potato beetle.
Marigolds can also be planted as green manure, used as mulch and added to compost.
When planting marigolds in the winter, it is important to observe the timing. Do not rush, wait until frost sets in.
Never soak seeds before sowing, do not use growth stimulants or nitrogen fertilizers.
After sowing, be sure to cover the flowerbed with mulch - dry leaves, spruce branches, straw.
