Many gardeners are afraid to use tomato tops as mulch, as this crop is often susceptible to various diseases.
However, experts assure that good, healthy leaves and shoots of tomatoes can be safely placed between the rows of beds and used to cover the trunk circles of garden trees.
Tomato greens are excellent at containing weed growth, retaining moisture in the soil, and preventing roots from overheating, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
When it rots, it becomes a valuable fertilizer that nourishes plants with useful microelements.
When dried, tomato leaves serve as effective protection for fruit trees and shrubs: the specific smell repels insects that overwinter and lay their offspring in the bark.
Using tomato residues as mulch solves many problems for gardeners and saves their time.
However, it is important to remember that only healthy tops, not affected by infections and pests, are suitable for such use.
Earlier, the expert told how to care for winter garlic.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
