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Old 26-05-2008, 09:42 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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"Judith in France" wrote in message
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On May 26, 7:46 pm, Sandy wrote:
Judith in France wrote:
Bromophos is no longer available, so I am told, what do others do to
control it?


Judith


Plant marigolds (tagetes?) in between the rows to act as a natural
deterrent. Google "companion planting" for more info.

Another method is to sow carrots in a plot previously occupied by
onions/garlic whereby the residual roots will give off a scent to deter
carrot fly.


Thanks Sandy I have a few trays of tagetes that were meant for
elsewhere but I am happy to try your suggestion.

Judith


We sow occasional rows of spring onions between the rows of carrrots, and
choosing a resistant variety is supposed to help.

I always thought that marigolds were the companion plant for tomatoes where
greenfly and whitefly are a problem?

John