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What Plants Can Repel Insect Pests: Favorites of Old-School Gardeners
19.12.2024 19:35
Among gardeners and vegetable growers there are many who are ardent opponents of the use of chemicals - these are, as a rule, representatives of the so-called old school.
They do not use commercial fertilizers, insect repellents, rodents and other pesticides, or preparations designed to combat weeds.
Of course, we cannot condemn them for such a protest; on the contrary, it is worth learning how to fight the listed misfortunes without chemicals.
It turns out that in order to protect the future harvest from pests, all you need to do is plant the plants correctly.
Cabbage
Everyone knows that cabbage is food for butterflies, slugs and snails. To preserve at least something except veins and a few wilted leaves, plant beautiful marigolds next to it.
There are many types of this plant, so every gardener will find a suitable option.
Marigolds can be small, short in stature with neat flowers, and there are also those that reach one and a half meters in height, with huge lush caps of flowers.
In addition to the fact that these flowers effectively repel insects, they also have the ability to disinfect the soil.
Radish
Radishes will be protected by – guess who? Of course, the same marigolds.
If you want to protect it from cabbage flies, try planting marigolds nearby – 2-3 small flowers per 1 square meter.
Strawberries
Strawberries often suffer from various diseases, but even more often they are attacked by pests.
Of particular concern are nematodes – roundworms that spread quickly and cause serious damage to berries.
The most common calendula can cope with this problem. If you plant it between strawberry bushes, you can forget about nematodes and other pests.
