Marigolds, nematodes, and winter mulching.

 

As fall planting approaches, it’s time to revisit an earlier post about winter mulching and the best way to use marigolds to discourage nematodes.  

The bottom line—dark, partially composted mulch not only provides the usual benefits, but may help plants survive the cold better.  

When using marigolds to deter nematodes, it’s important to select the right variety of marigold and to plant them a particular way and far enough ahead – at least two months – to be effective in reducing the nematode population. Read the full article and the recommended reference link for the full story. 

https://northfloridavegheadz.blogspot.com/2022/01/a-study-in-marigolds-and-mulch.html