● Protect crops from slugs and snails by using barriers or traps.
● Watch for signs of downy mildew, especially in damp weather.
From our list of winter veg you can grow this season, we can tabulate what to use as bait crops for each:
Main Crop Bait Crop
Artichokes Borage, calendula, radishes
Beetroot Marigolds, radishes
Broccoli Nasturtiums, marigolds, alfalfa
Brussels Sprouts Mustard, onions, garlic, radishes
Cabbage Mustard, radish, nasturtium
Carrots Onion, garlic
Cauliflower Nasturtiums, marigolds, yarrow
Celery Marigolds, nasturtiums
Garlic Marigolds, basil
Kale Calendula, radishes
Leeks Calendula, nasturtiums, poppies
Onions Carrots, marigolds, leeks
Pumpkin Nasturtiums, radishes
Radishes Marigolds, nasturtiums
Sweet potatoes Mustard, radishes, nasturtiums
Swiss chard Calendula, radishes, nasturtiums
Turnips Marigolds
Consider all the other companion plants that repel insects with strong scents, such as rosemary, sage, thyme, basil,…
