Post #2217691
2026-05-06 15:31 UTC
Replies (3)
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@RobCubbon@mastodon.art 2026-05-06 15:59
@redcrew@mstdn.social Completely by accident I have some large oregano plants near my cabbages currently along with chives at the edge of the bed. Didn't realise they were a deterrent!
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@colo_lee@mstdn.social 2026-05-06 17:01
@redcrew@mstdn.social I have not had any luck with keeping cabbage moths away via companion planting. Of course, I haven't tried mint because it's so invasive here I don't let it escape from the mint pots. But, I haven't seen any noticeable results from companion planting with other herbs or marigolds. What does work is very light weight landscape fabric. Tucked under ground. And put in very early in the season. Sealed. I also hear that people have good results from hand picking the larvae every morning.
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@pascaline@mastodon.nl 2026-05-06 19:33
@redcrew@mstdn.social Plus; it makes such wonderful tea. I don't mind if it spreads, unless it's in areas I can't tend to.