Companion Planting
Good Morning!
Many gardeners believe that certain plant combinations have definite
benefits, and science has proven this is indeed true. For example, garlic
repells rose pests such as aphids, so it is often planted with them. As
a bonus, garlic’s flowers look great with them! Another great combination
is tomatoes and cabbage. Tomatoes repel cabbage worms, a common
cabbage pest. Dill is another great companion for cabbage. It attracts
wasps that eat cabbage worms and other pests,and in return, the
cabbages support the dill.
Here are some other great combinations:
Corn and Beans-the beans attract insects that feed on
pests like leafhoppers and army worms.
Radishes and Spinach-Radishes attract leaf miners away
from the spinach. The miners don’t harm the radishes themselves.
Cauliflower and Zinnias-the Zinnias attract lady bugs, a very
beneficial insect that helps protect the cauliflower.
There are lots of other great combinations.Think about planting tall plants
near shorter,sun sensitive onesto provide protection and shade,
or planting vining plants with upright plants to make the most of your
garden space. What combinations do you have in your garden?
Post here and let me know!
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June 8th, 2007 at 12:09 pm
I had heard tomatoes and basil together, is there any basis for that?
June 8th, 2007 at 8:33 pm
Yes, tomatoes and basil make a great combination planting. The basil repels flies and mosquitos.