How To Plant Marigolds In Amongst The Vegetables As A Companion Plant

Plant marigolds in between the veggies for eco-friendly pest control

Marigolds are used as a companion plant in the vegetable garden to lure pests away from the vegetables and also to attract insects which will predate the pests.

You will need:

• marigold plants
• trowel
• controlled-release fertiliser

Plant in between rows of vegetables to lure the pests away from eating the vegetables; planted alongside carrots the smell disguises the smell of the carrots and deters carrot root fly.

Fork in a little controlled-release fertiliser.

Plant 10cm (4”) apart.

Water in well.