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| Nematode galls on Squash roots |
In the past, we’ve had some nematode problems in the area where our newer raised beds are located, and it appears they have now made their way up into some of the beds. They don’t move very fast so it has take them several years to get there.
Nematodes are a perennial problem in gardens of the South and many soils are infected. They can never be completely eliminated from the soil once they inhabit an area.
There are a number of ways to manage them beginning with planting varieties that are resistant to their damage. Another way is to plant companion plants/cover crops which exude chemicals that either kill or discourage the nematodes. These companion plants usually furnish additional benefits to the garden.
Learn more in this article from Alabama A&M and Auburn University Extension: Nematodes
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