Powdery mildew on cabbage is a problem familiar to many gardeners.
How to protect cabbage from this disease, says the expert of the online publication Belnovosti, scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
How to protect cabbage from powdery mildew
There is a very simple and at the same time very effective way: plant basil next to cabbage.
For maximum effect, it is recommended to plant basil directly between the heads of cabbage.
Planting onions and garlic nearby will help protect cabbage from cabbage moths, cabbage flies, aphids and cruciferous flea beetles.
Marigolds, calendulas, nasturtiums, dill, thyme, and sage also protect cabbage from pests.
To ensure better formation of heads of cabbage, plant beets, potatoes and radishes next to cabbage.
Planting legumes around the cabbage bed, which saturate the soil with nitrogen, will help save on fertilizers.
Earlier, the expert told how to buy fertilizers for seedlings correctly.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
