On 31 Mar 2007 19:26:43 -0700, "gldancer"
wrote:


Yes, and marigolds are used as companion plants with tomatoes, and
they do not contain pyrethrum.
The main point is that they deter certain insects that like tomatoe
plants.
Marigolds are not an insecticide. They are a deterrent.

dancing in my mind,
gloria in hemlock hollow
(only the iguanas know for sure)

Oy, there is ONE marigold which can control or help to control root
knot nematodes. Otherwise, they are useless. You'd be much better
off planting garlic or basil with tomatoes.