There is definately something to this companion planting, ive got cabbages planted with borage, nasturtiums and marigolds, i stood and watched a couple of cabbage whites flutter around and around, they seemed really confused, when i checked the plants, i found they had been laying one egg at a time rather than a cluster which would be the norm
Edd, thought of you, in fact you cross my mind whenever i see insects etc! Hope you dont take that the wrong way! But anyway, saw what i think was a wasp carrying a huge catterpiller, thought Edd would think that was cool - i just thought poor catterpiller!
Thanks guys-I think that I may be watering too often, as I water them every day, and I will try misting the leaves. Bekkie-the plants are in a huge planter in the greenhouse that hubby made for me that is filled with fresh tomato gro-bags. The green house gets opened up every day, and I go and talk to them nicely every evening, so I expected better!!
I've found nasturtiums all around the garden are good - they certainly seem to act as a sacrificial plant as far as the black bean aphid is concerned - not a blackfly to be seen on the beans. No chocolate spot either for the first time ever!
Tagetes (smelly ones) in the greenhouse do seem to deter whitefly from tomatoes but they haven't kept greenfly off the peppers. Have put a couple of pots of chives among them, and onion foliage, which also aren't working. Hung up a couple of sticky traps last week.
If anyone's interested I've put together a spreadsheet of Bob Flowerdew's ideas on the subject (from his book) which I'd be happy to share if anyone wants it.
It's our first season having an allotment and growing veg. Only ever grown tomatoes in grow bags before. Absolutely loving the whole experience. We are trying to be as natural as possible and have put marigolds with the tomatoes and cabbages, although it doesnt seem to have put the butterflies off the cabbages! And onion and garlic with the carrots and parsnips. We have some lavender which i think attracts the pollinators and puts off the midges, but h
aven't had a chance to put them in yet. Will let you know how we got on when we dig it all up!
OK Guys-just wanted to say thanks for the advice! I now have Tomatoes!! I have just discovered two very big fat red plum tomatoes, and lots of little babies all over my plants.Happy Linda
They have definitely tried my patience this year! It is the first time I have grown them in my greenhouse(birthday present last year). Used to fill the conservatory with pots so we couldn't sit down to eat! Trouble is, I now want to try at least 2 other varieties next year-and hubby wants purple carrots I have got a box full of seeds, and I think I will need to start planting by at least Christmas day or there won't be time to grow them all. This gardening lark is very addictive!
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Edd, thought of you, in fact you cross my mind whenever i see insects etc! Hope you dont take that the wrong way! But anyway, saw what i think was a wasp carrying a huge catterpiller, thought Edd would think that was cool - i just thought poor catterpiller!
Thanks guys-I think that I may be watering too often, as I water them every day, and I will try misting the leaves. Bekkie-the plants are in a huge planter in the greenhouse that hubby made for me that is filled with fresh tomato gro-bags. The green house gets opened up every day, and I go and talk to them nicely every evening, so I expected better!!
I've found nasturtiums all around the garden are good - they certainly seem to act as a sacrificial plant as far as the black bean aphid is concerned - not a blackfly to be seen on the beans. No chocolate spot either for the first time ever!
Tagetes (smelly ones) in the greenhouse do seem to deter whitefly from tomatoes but they haven't kept greenfly off the peppers. Have put a couple of pots of chives among them, and onion foliage, which also aren't working. Hung up a couple of sticky traps last week.
If anyone's interested I've put together a spreadsheet of Bob Flowerdew's ideas on the subject (from his book) which I'd be happy to share if anyone wants it.
Looks like I may not be in that garden any more
It's our first season having an allotment and growing veg. Only ever grown tomatoes in grow bags before. Absolutely loving the whole experience. We are trying to be as natural as possible and have put marigolds with the tomatoes and cabbages, although it doesnt seem to have put the butterflies off the cabbages! And onion and garlic with the carrots and parsnips. We have some lavender which i think attracts the pollinators and puts off the midges, but h
aven't had a chance to put them in yet. Will let you know how we got on when we dig it all up!
OK Guys-just wanted to say thanks for the advice! I now have Tomatoes!! I have just discovered two very big fat red plum tomatoes, and lots of little babies all over my plants.Happy Linda
They have definitely tried my patience this year! It is the first time I have grown them in my greenhouse(birthday present last year). Used to fill the conservatory with pots so we couldn't sit down to eat! Trouble is, I now want to try at least 2 other varieties next year-and hubby wants purple carrots
I have got a box full of seeds, and I think I will need to start planting by at least Christmas day or there won't be time to grow them all. This gardening lark is very addictive!