Last week, something ate most of my broccoli sprouts. This was followed by 1 1/2 inches of rain in one day, washing away anything left. So I visited Bay Hay & Feed to purchase more substantial broccoli starts. I also added marigolds, remembering that I used to mix them with my vegetables to ward off bugs. I planted nasturtium seeds as well, just for entertainment.
Broccoli Reset
May 20, 2011
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May 20, 2011 10:30 AM EDT
the slugs are really bad this year... maybe that's what did them in? Also keep in mind that nasturtiums are a trap crop, which means that if you get aphids they will choose your nasturtiums over your broccoli. Which is good news for your broccoli's future! I do hope you don't get aphids though... nasturtiums are so pretty and can do really well in our climate.
- Tamara Sellman
May 20, 2011 12:10 PM EDT
Hi Tamara! Yes, I planted the nasturtiums off to one end of the box, in hopes that they will distract the insects, or at least provide something beautiful if nothing else survives.
- Kathleen Alcala