Tagetes patula Nematode Control

The Nematode Control French Marigold is the ecological solution for nematode control. Nematodes are small microscopic worms that live in water and soil, and some species parasitise many decorative plants (roses) or vegetables (potatoes, tomatoes, lettuces, carrots, beets, eggplants, squashes, etc.).

Symptoms are often difficult to attribute to nematodes, as they are common to other diseases. You will observe the following: signs of deficiencies; wilting of leaves; and smaller leaves, fruits, and vegetables. On root vegetables, you may see small cysts and an increase in the number of rootlets. It is generally a specific species that attacks each plant or vegetable species. French Marigold and African Marigold have long been recognised for their repellent effect against these parasites.

The Nematode Control French Marigold has been specially selected for its strong action and broad spectrum of action against many species of nematodes. Planted around roses, shrubs, or between rows of vegetables, Tagetes patula nana Nematode Control will protect your vegetable crops and give vigour to your decorative plants. While its flowers are smaller than those of its decorative counterparts, they are still abundant and will add a touch of colour to your garden from June to the frost.

The ecological bonus: its melliferous flowers will attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to your garden. After the first frost, bury the plants in the soil. They will still maintain the repellent effect against nematodes for some time and contribute to the renewal of organic matter in your soil.

Originally from South America, French Marigolds thrive in sunny or semi-shaded positions in all types of soil, even poor and dry ones. They tolerate summer drought very well. The French Marigold is an annual herbaceous plant forming a small, highly branched bush 60 cm (23.6 in) tall and 40 cm (15.7 in) wide, producing numerous single flowers. The numerous angular stems bear orange heads at their tips from June to frost. The flower is 4 to 5 cm (1.6 to 2 in) in diameter. As with the majority of Tagetes, the 4 to 10 cm (1.6 to 3.9 in) long leaves are deeply cut and give off a slight characteristic scent of citrus and pepper. This French Marigold is very easy to grow and can be cultivated in vegetable gardens, in flower beds, or as a tall border.