Saturday, August 05, 2006

Marigolds








I always plant marigolds in the corners of my raised vegetable beds. They usually grow keep blooming into November. The roots of marigolds contain a substance that is toxic to certain types of soil pests (nematodes). Marigolds are considered good companion plants for lots of vegetables, including beans, basil, cabbage and cucumbers. But I mostly like the way they add color to the garden.

4 comments:

Sigruns German Garden said...

I have also a raised bed. That is a good idea, to plant mariegolds in the four courners. It is also good against slugs and snails.

Sigrun

letmebefrank said...

i do this too. i love the color and the bees like the blooms.
i always heard that you should plant marigolds with your tomatoes.

Donna Lynn said...

I have always heard that it was good to plant marigolds in the vegetable garden but I was not sure why. Good information. I planted some in my garden this year and so far it is doing prety good, tomatoes are just getting going.

buy ghost chili said...

Ya I was always told to plant marigolds next to tomatoes as well.