Decorativeness and amazing unpretentiousness are not the only advantages of marigolds that have won over many summer residents.
Experienced gardeners plant these flowers not only for beauty. Marigolds have a number of unique properties that ensure their place in the garden.
What is the benefit?
According to experienced gardeners, marigolds help protect plantings from pests. For example, flowers protect plants from wireworms, nematodes and insect pests.
In addition, as some gardeners have noted, marigolds help increase the yield of vegetables growing nearby.
It is believed that the root system of flowers improves the structure of the soil and enriches it with nutrients.
But it is even better when a small amount of crushed marigold tops is added to the soil. This improves the structure of the soil and enriches the soil with zinc, selenium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium.
Marigolds and crop rotation
After marigolds, sage, corn, garlic, and perennial herbs grow well. But this plant inhibits the growth of:
- cabbage;
- peas;
- beans;
- soybeans.
Marigolds protect strawberries from gray mold, and trees and bushes from fruit rot. But there is no evidence that the flowers reduce the risk of late blight on tomatoes, peppers or potatoes.
