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Posted: Sep/01/2008 9:02 AM PST
about nematodes? I know I have them, but I'd rather not use chemicals. So far I turned the soil by hand (what a chore)in 2 of the 3 beds I know that has them. With the temps cooling off I don't believe that solarization will do much this late in the season. So do any of you know of any organic way to deal with these? Thanks in advance. |
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Posted: Sep/01/2008 12:22 PM PST
http://nematode.unl.edu/wormepns.htm |
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Posted: Sep/08/2008 3:11 AM PST
I found this on http://www2.dpi.qld.gov.au/horticulture/4752.html: Rotation with marigolds Most varieties of French marigold (Tagetes patula), especially Petite Harmony and Petite Yellow, are resistant to root-knot nematode because their roots secrete nematicidal chemicals. This phenomenon can be utilised for nematode control by dividing a vegetable garden into strips or blocks and planting marigolds in some part of the garden each year. Since a complete cover of marigolds is required, seed or seedlings should be planted no more than 15 cm apart and weeds should be kept under control until the marigold canopy crowds out competing weeds. After flowering, seed-bearing heads are removed to provide seed for the following crop and to reduce annoying volunteers that will be weeds in the succeeding vegetable crop. The marigolds are then incorporated into the soil with a spade or rotary hoe. |
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