Other common garden vegetables grown during mid- to late summer, such as tomato, pepper, cucumber, squash, eggplant, and okra also are highly susceptible to root-knot nematode. Plants growing in nematode-infested soils usually are unthrifty, stunted, yellowish, and have galled and decayed roots. 15 февр. 2018 г.
What plants are not affected by nematodes?
Use of Resistant Varieties Asparagus, onion, and strawberry are resistant to most root-knot nematode populations in Alabama. Refer to table 2 for vegetable varieties resistant to root-knot nematodes.
How do I keep nematodes out of my garden?
If you cannot plant nematode-resistant strains, practice good crop rotation. Some species of root knot nematodes are more selective than others. Planting cover crops like marigolds or sudangrass between at-risk crops will also bring down the nematode population. Remove the roots of old plants when clearing the bed.
How do you attract nematodes?
Attracting beneficial nematodes can be tough. You may need to start out by purchasing your first round to introduce them to your garden and them encourage their multiplication with the use of plenty of compost, mulch, and biodiversity. Planting tagetes or a cover crop may also attract these beneficial garden insects.
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