Marigolds?

[big rockpile]

Oh I thought I had found the Companion Plant.

Marigolds bugs good and bad have a thing for them.

Then I was told they are not to be used because they draw. Especially the Dreaded Spyder Mites.

Was told to use Basil.

Thoughts, I'm seeing everyone using Marigolds but I don't want problems?

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[Meadowlark]

I just haven't seen Marigolds be effective for insect control.

I never plant tomatoes without Basil nearby. I also like sunflowers for trapping stink bugs....but Marigolds, not so much for me.

 

[big rockpile]

Ok if I take Potted Basil and just set some around the plants will this be ok or do I have to plant it with what I'm wanting to protect?

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[headfullofbees]

Marigolds are great for whitefly.
I use them in the greenhouse & have seen a few before I introduced them, but they soon went, however, the biggest effect has been on my brussels sprouts.
Whitefly love them, & I've seen clouds of them come off when I've shaken a bush.
I've found a few marigolds inter-planted with them, protect the sprouts until the frosts take over.

 

[big rockpile]

Well right now have some in my Garden and my Greenhouse.

Soon as I get my Greenhouse set up and going going to get Lady Bugs. Hopefully permanent residents.

Right now have Marigolds and Basil.

Just moved a Mosquito Plant to my Deck.

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