RE: [CH] Companion planting to fight aphids
Parkhurst, Scott Contractor (PARKHURS@leavenworth.army.mil)
Wed, 6 Dec 2000 20:29:02 -0000
> plant nasturtiums and/or morning glories nearby. Aphids are nuts
> about those plants, and will eat 'em in preference to most anything
> else that's around
I would feel better about this if the companion plants repelled the
aphids, as opposed to nourishing them. And while most would go for
the Filet Mignon and Cabernet Sauvignon (nasturtiums), I'm sure there
would be plenty that would settle for Pizza and Beer (chiles).
Scott... 2yr old KT plant fruiting inside, sans aphids... KCK