Are your plants withering for no reason? The culprit is invisible enemies - nematodes.
These microscopic worms live in the soil and eat the roots of plants, including cultivated ones.
Biologists have discovered that the activity of these parasites becomes especially vigorous when there is an excess of nitrogen.
This means that the more you feed your beds with manure, the faster the pests will multiply.
There is a solution, and it is the most common mustard. It needs to be planted between the rows, and in a month you will notice that the nematodes have disappeared. The essential oils of mustard paralyze the worms, and its roots secrete substances that cleanse the soil.
Another savior is marigolds. Their smell disorients pests, forcing them to crawl away from the site.
Stop poisoning the soil with chemicals - nature has already come up with everything.
In addition to the named helpers, there are others. For example, you can alternate mustard with oil radish: its roots penetrate deeper, destroying egg clutches.
And if nematodes have attacked the greenhouse, plant lupine there. It not only repels pests, but also enriches the soil with nitrogen.
Interesting fact: nematodes are afraid of… garlic. Crush a few cloves, add water and water the beds. The pungent smell will drive away the worms.
And never plant nightshades (tomatoes, eggplants) in the same place two years in a row - this is a breeding ground for pests.
In one season, your plot will become a fortress that no parasite can take.
