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Lawn, Garden & Landscaping

2013-05-29 12:01:10

What are the real advantages to companion gardening?

A-Companion gardening is planting plants together for their mutual benefit. Some may deter pests, others may enhance the soil, and still others may improve the taste of the companion plant. All of the benefits together help increase your yield. Vegetable companion planting list Asparagus: basil, parsley, pot marigold, tomatoes Broccoli: beets, celery, cucumbers, dill, garlic, hyssop, lettuce, mint, nasturtium, onions, potatoes, rosemary, sage, spinach, swiss chard Bush Beans: beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chinese cabbage, corn, cucumbers, eggplants, garlic, kale, kohlrabi, peas, potatoes, radishes, strawberries, swiss chard Cabbage: beets, celery, cucumbers, dill, garlic, hyssop, lettuce, mint, nasturtium, onions, potatoes, rosemary, sage, spinach, Swiss chard Carrots: beans, chives, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, radishes, rosemary, sage, tomatoes Cauliflower: beets, celery, cucumbers, dill, garlic, hyssop, lettuce, mint, nasturtium, onions, potatoes, rosemary, sage, spinach, Swiss chard Celery: beans, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, chives, garlic, kale, kohlrabi, nasturtium, tomatoes Corn: beans, cucumbers, melons, parsley, peas, potatoes, pumpkin, squash, white geranium Cucumber: beans, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, corn, kale, kohlrabi, marigold, nasturtium, oregano, peas, radishes, tansy, tomatoes Lettuce:beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, chives, garlic, kale, kohlrabi, onions, radishes, strawberries Melons: corn, marigold, nasturtium, oregano, pumpkin, radishes, squash Peas: beans, carrots, chives, corn, cucumbers, mint, radishes, turnip Peppers: carrots, eggplants, onions, tomato Pole Beans : broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, Chinese cabbage, corn, cucumbers, eggplants, garlic, kale, kohlrabi, peas, potatoes, radishes, strawberries, swiss chard Pumpkins: corn, marigold, melons, nasturtium, oregano, squash Strawberry: beans, borage, lettuce, onions, spinach, thyme Summer Squash: borage, corn, marigold, melons, nasturtium, oregano, pumpkins Tomatoes: asparagus, basil, bee balm, borage, carrots, celery, chives, cucumbers, mint, onions, parsley, peppers, pot marigold Winter Squash: corn, melons, pumpkins, borage, marigold, nasturtium, oregano These are just a few examples of what you can plant to help improve your success. Depending on your goal, you can gear your planting more toward your goal. For example, if you want to avoid pesticides, try planting the plants that deter pests. Happy Gardening