Companion Plants
Companion planting, or companion gardening is the practice of planting two
different plants in close proximity to each other on the theory that they
help each other in some way. Some plants complement each other, giving off
by products that the other plant needs. Those by products are chemicals
and micro-nutrients. Other beneficial plants provide some protection
against insects and planting a few of them near a desired plant will keep
the insects away.
Companion Plants
| Try: |
With: |
For: |
| Borage |
Pumpkins, squash, cucumbers and a variety of plants. |
Squash Bug and other insect control. Note, a disadvantage is they spread
"everywhere". |
| Basil |
Peppers, Tomatoes,Marigold |
Keeps flies and mosquitos away |
| Garlic |
Roses, tomatoes and a wide variety of flowers and vegetables. |
Wards off aphids and other insects and pests. |
| Mint |
Cabbage and Broccoli |
Deters Cabbage moths |
| Marigold |
A wide variety of flowers and vegetables. |
Wards off insects. They are also used in Organic
Insect sprays. |
| Nasturtium |
Pumpkins, Squash, and a wide variety of vegetables. |
Deters Cucumber Beetles, Squash Bugs,Aphids, and more. And, they are
edible! |
| Rosemary |
Cabbage and Broccoli |
Deters Cabbage moths |
| Sage |
Carrots |
Wards off Carrot Fly |
| Thyme |
Cabbage |
Deters cabbage worm |
Great Companion Gardening Information:
Companion
Planting Chart
A Nasturtium a day, keeps the insects away
Companion
Planting Basic concepts and resources
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