Nematode Control Marigold Cover Crop Seeds (Tagetes patula) Natural pest control. These marigolds suppress nematodes and improve soil health. Great as a cover crop.

Minimum: 350+ Seeds

Natural Soil Defender and Pest-Fighting Power

Fight garden pests the natural way with Nematode Control Marigolds (Tagetes patula), an effective and attractive cover crop known for its ability to suppress harmful soil nematodes. These French marigolds produce bright blooms while working beneath the surface to clean and revitalize your soil. Ideal for organic growers, this low-maintenance solution improves soil health, attracts pollinators, and adds color to your garden beds.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It:

• Natural suppression of root-knot nematodes

• Boosts soil health and structure

• Excellent for crop rotation and organic practices

• Produces cheerful flowers while working as a cover crop

• Low-maintenance and fast-growing

🌱 Perfect For:

• Vegetable garden prep between growing seasons

• Companion planting with tomatoes, peppers, and squash

• Organic pest management

• Farmers, gardeners, and permaculturists

• Pollinator support while enriching soil

🐞 Additional Benefits:

• Helps break pest cycles

• Attracts beneficial insects

• Adds biodiversity to your soil

• Suppresses weeds during off-season planting

📖 Planting & Growing Info:

• Botanical Name: Tagetes patula

• Life Cycle: Annual

• Days to Maturity: 60–75 days

• Light Needs: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, moderately fertile

• Sowing: Direct sow after last frost or start indoors

• Spacing: 8–12 inches apart

🌼 Growing Tips:

• For maximum nematode control, plant densely and turn plants into the soil at bloom stage

• Use as a green manure or cover crop in rotation with root vegetables

• Avoid planting in cold or waterlogged soils

• Let flowers bloom to attract pollinators, or till before seed set to focus on soil benefits

Nematode Control Marigold Seeds are an easy, effective way to naturally cleanse your soil while adding beauty and biodiversity. A smart choice for any sustainable garden system.