Nematode Control Marigold Cover Crop Seeds

The most effective marigold for controlling root knot and lesion nematodes. Orange and yellow flowers grow 30’’-40” tall and bloom late Summer until frost. For the best control, densely plant the marigolds two months before the desired crop is planted or crop rotate with Marigolds one year and the desired crop the following year. Chop and till in the marigold plants 1-2 weeks before planting your desired crop. Planting rate = 17.5 oz./acre, 1/2 oz./1,000 sq. ft. (Tagetes patula)