One of the best aphid predators besides lady bugs:
http://youtu.be/StSO7LSzzAw?si=qemC-iP5ScpRGn70
I'm not a fan of sweet alyssum because of its invasiveness. It is however extremely attractive to predator bugs.
Same with anything in the allium family: garlic, onions, chives. I planted a couple rows of a shorter variety of chives to allow them to flower around the brassicas. My understanding is they keep the cabbage moth away which will destroy your brassicas (dark, heavy veggies)
I also discovered basil will repel moths that lay tomato worm eggs. So, trying all those this year.
Herbs in general as companion pants, if allowed to flower, are a great addition. Or, sometimes the smell, like basil can help repel. |
