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Flower mix to control Colorado potato beetles

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Very disappointed... Absolutely nothing grew, despite the recommendations.

Sylvain, 15/06/2020

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A mix of annual flowers (Flax, Summer Savory, Marigold etc) specially designed to combat Colorado potato beetles. Sown near potatoes and aubergines, this flower combination will limit beetle invasions by repelling them. Sowing from March to June for flowering from June to October.
Ease of cultivation
Amateur
Height at maturity
60 cm
Soil moisture
all types
Germination time (days)
8 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing
Sowing period March to June
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Flowering time June to October
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Harvest time June to October
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Description

This Flower mix to control Colorado potato beetles is a mixture of annual flowers (Flax, Annual Savory, Marigold etc.) specially designed to fight against Colorado beetles. In the vegetable garden, the repellent effect of this flower selection will allow you to protect your crops naturally from this pest, while creating a beautiful flower border. Plant this anti-Colorado beetle flower mix near sensitive vegetables such as potatoes and aubergines, between rows or along the perimeter.

The sowing of this anti-Colorado beetle meadow is done from March to June, in clear and well-prepared weeded soil. The flowering period extends from June to October.

Gardener's tip: to easily create a beautiful meadow-like border, we recommend using the "false sowing" technique: 15 days to 3 weeks before sowing, prepare your soil by loosening and raking it finely. Water it and wait for the weed seeds to wake up and germinate. When they reach the seedling stage, destroy them with a hoe and then proceed with the actual sowing.

Harvest

Harvest time June to October
Type of vegetable Flower vegetable

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate fast

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous

Botanical data

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Annual

Product reference42511

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Planting and care

Preparing the soil before sowing

Preparing the plot to be sown is an important step. It is important to weed if necessary (with a lot of foresight you can cover the ground with cardboard a few months before), then loosen and rake it in order to obtain a beautiful seedbed.

Sowing

Sow by broadcasting and cover the seeds with a rake to stop the birds eating them. Carry out initial watering with a fine mist to keep the soil moist until germination.

To perpetuate your meadow, let the annual flowers go to seed before mowing.

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Seedlings

Sowing period March to June
Sowing method Direct sowing
Germination time (days) 8 days

Care

Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained), 198
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