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root knot nematodes - Growing Tomatoes Forum - GardenWeb
... , Glacier was infected. Weird (these were in the raised bed) I just read somewhere that planting marigolds close together helps to reduce the nematodes....? any comments on that? Follow-Up Postings: Post ...
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The Gardener's Network - How to Grow Marigold Annual Flowers
... don't overlook Marigolds in container gardens as the smaller varieties do well in containers. Propagation: Marigolds are grown from seeds. They like full to partial sun. Marigolds can be directly seeded into your flower garden or seeded indoors for transplanting later. We recommend planting Marigolds in ...
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Non-chemical Control of Plant Diseases in the Home Garden
... using home remedies to control nematodes such as planting marigolds or mixing sugar or lye into the soil. Of these three, only French marigolds are effective in controlling nematode populations, and ... controlled, the marigolds may be unable to suppress the nematode population. Using marigolds in a manner other than that recommended can invite disaster. For example, planting a few marigolds here and ...
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Aphid control, how to get rid of them. Greenfly and blackfly.
... which feed on aphids, such as ladybirds and hoverflies. Research has very positively shown that planting marigolds (tagetes and calendula) near plants often attacked by aphids results in much lower numbers of ... damage on their own behalf they encourage other pests and diseases. The reason is clear - marigolds are the feeding favourite of the hoverfly. Hoverfly's have short feeding tubes, and marigold ...
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Organic Gardening - Beneficial Insects - The Helpful Gardener
... tend to hover over plants and dart around quickly. Bring Hoverflies into your garden by planting marigolds, phacelia or “poached egg” plants throughout. Dragonflies are good for your garden too. Dragonflies ... your garden is easy; they love flowers. Plant lavender, rosemary, daisies, cosmos, heather and/or marigolds around the outside and amongst the other plants of your garden and the bees will ...
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ODIN009 - Southern Bacterial Wilt on Marigolds
... hydrangea, marigold, nasturtium, zinnia and others. Bacterial wilt is the most frequent disease problem of marigolds in North Carolina landscapes. Symptoms Infected plants may become stunted with foliage light green ... disease to control. There are no chemicals that provide effective control before or after planting. The only control is to avoid susceptible plants or to grow resistant cultivars. The ...
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Questions On Marigolds
... off my First Lady marigolds by spinning webs all over them�almost overnight. How can I prevent this now before planting, or should I change variety to Cracker Jack marigolds? (Finley, N.D., e-mail) A. Your problem does not sound like spider mite activity. Spider mites typically do not bother marigolds ...
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Explore Cornell - Home Gardening - How to Grow Annuals - Planting Options
... - How to Grow Annuals - Planting Options Search Cornell Home Gardening How to Grow Annuals Planting Options 3 of 5 prev next Some annuals, such as snapdragons and pot marigolds (Calendula), will tolerate frosts ... pot so that the entire pot is below ground after planting. If any of the peat pot protrudes above the soil after planting, it can wick moisture away from the seedling. Water ...
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Fernlea Flowers ~ Planting Tips and FAQ
... of the day or on sunny days be sure plants are watered thoroughly immediately after planting. Marigolds Petunias How to plant Annuals come in market packs, pop out packs, trays, flats or ... encourages plant disease. After planting care To promote bushy, vigorous growth and more continuous blossoming, pinch out the central buds of annuals such as tall snapdragons, zinnias and marigolds. The tops of ...
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Colorado kitchen garden
... providing basic foods, the potager is designed for companion planting. Marigolds, tomatoes and basil are long time associates. Marigolds are beneficial to tomatoes, organic gardeners say, because ... AFTER MAY 15 Transplants: cucumbers, tomatoes, melons, squash, peppers, celery, eggplant, pumpkins, marigolds, basil, dill, cilantro Seeds: nasturtiums, cosmos, sunflowers, morning glory, zinnia, Mail ...
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