Some things are only apparent after the season ends, like root-feeding nematodes. If you have them, you may not know it until you pull out your plants.
Christy shares her process for finding out if your tomatoes have bad nematodes at the end of the season. She also offers a few options for how to get rid of them for next year.
Does My Garden Have Bad Nematodes?
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There are good and bad nematodes. The good ones target a number of garden pests and soil-borne insects. The bad ones can live in your roots. Learn more about these guys here
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Watch our tutorial on how to apply beneficial nematodes to your garden
Find the seeds we mentioned in the video here
Taking time to discover these soil / root issues now means you can do something about them for next year. Have you had problems in your soil this year? Post a comment below.
