Cabbage is one of the most popular crops that requires special care and attention. However, it has many enemies that can harm the gardener and destroy his crop. There are several methods to protect cabbage from pests.
One of the simple ways to protect cabbage from algae is to plant marigold or marigolds between the rows. When these flowers bloom, they emit a pungent odor that repels white fish. However, it should be remembered that if marigolds are sown in the seeded beds, the white marigold can lay its eggs before they begin to bloom. Therefore, it is best to plant marigolds as seedlings in the garden.
Another way to protect cabbage from pests is to spray the beds with wood ash, cinnamon, or tobacco powder. However, this method is not effective during rainy periods.
To most effectively protect cabbage from pests, you can use the following method. Along the perimeter of the cabbage bed, you should place sticks, at the ends of which strips of white cloth are tied. You can also place a stick in the center of the bed and wrap it with a cloth, but soak it in birch tar beforehand. This smell can be felt at a distance of several meters and pests avoid this area.
You can also use cylinders made of plastic bottles to protect yourself against slug invasion. Also, you should not mulch the cabbage, as mulch is a favorable environment for these pests.
In addition, it is recommended to plant cabbage next to tomatoes.
