![]() This gardening strategy involves placing certain plants nearby for shared benefits. A pivotal method showcasing this harmony is companion planting. Plant a few around broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, radishes and fruit trees.The synthesis of art and science is evident when one considers the gardening world. ![]() Marjoram - Marjoram has beneficial effect on most vegetables if planted near them. It improves the health and flavour of most other plants if situated near them. Improves the growth and flavour of tomatoes. Lavender - Is of general benefit to all kinds of plants in the garden but particularly repels all varieties of moths from laying their eggs. A good insect repellent if planted in the vegetable or flower garden. Hyssop - Good for both cabbages and grapes. Fennel repels fleas, so grow it around the dog kennel. It is particularly disliked by tomatoes, beans, kohlrabi, caraway and wormwood. Don’t plant Dill near Fennel as they may cross-fertilise.įennel - Don’t grow Fennel in the vegetable garden. If it is not allowed to flower, Dill gets on very well with carrots. This is only true if the Dill is allowed to flower when it will suppress the carrot crop. ![]() Dill has a reputation for being an enemy of carrots. So do celery, corn, lettuce and cucumber. Don’t grow it near Fennel it hinders Fennel’s seed formation.ĭill - Cabbage grows well if planted near Dill. Cooled chive tea, made from chopped herb with boiling water, helps combat downy and powdery mildew.Ĭoriander - Sown with Anise seeds, it helps both seeds germinate more quickly. They are also said to help control aphids and black spot on roses. If grown underneath apple trees, chives help to prevent apple scab. Chives help delay parsley from going to seed. Rich in calcium it also keeps compost heaps sweet and healthy.Ĭhervil - Chervil improves the flavour of carrots if grown near them, and radishes planted near will have a hotter taste.Ĭhives- Carrots grow larger and healthier when planted near Chives. Chamomile tea made by soaking the flowers in cold water for a day or two is a useful spray for some plant diseases, especially damping off. Avoid too much Chamomile next to onions and cabbages. Caraway dislikes being planted near Fennel.Ĭhamomile - Encourages other plants to increase their essential oils which makes them taste and smell more strongly. Avoid planting near corn, asparagus, pumpkins, watermelons and radishes.Ĭarraway - The long roots help to break down heavy soils so it can be planted near shallow-rooted plants. For pest management, look to incorporate one of the following next to your brassica: borage, celery, onions, calendula, chamomile, dill, marigold, rosemary, sage or thyme. To enhance productivity and flavour, plant near agastache, soybean, beets, borage, buckwheat, carrots, dill and marjoram. Things to avoid are beans and mustard.īrassica- Brassica are a pretty friendly bunch and have quite a few companions that they suit growing near. Avoid planting near Beets, members of the allium family or sunflowers.īeets - Beets get along well with members of the Brassica family, lettuce and onions. Catnip, marigolds or nasturtiums to repel pests. Avoid planting near garlic and onions.īeans - Corn and squash to utilise the Three Sisters planting method. Avoid planting near peas, beans, turnips and sage.Īsparagus - Plant with tomatoes, parsley or basil to repel asparagus beetle and coriander, comfrey or dill to repel mites and aphids. Herbs such as winter savory, marjoram, rosemary, mint and parsley all help to develop the flavour of your onions. Here are some of the combinations we recommend:Īlliums - Onions are a great companion to members of the brassica family, tomatoes, lettuce and peppers. There are a huge amount of companion planting combinations that may be of use. The squash thrives on the fixed nitrogen from the beans and the large leaves of the plant help to shade over any empty soil and prevent weeds from establishing. The maize provides a trellis for the beans to climb up, the beans, in turn, help support the maize in strong winds and fix nitrogen in the soil. A commonly known example of this is the Three Sisters planting method, where maize, beans and squash are all grown together. Companion planting is the practice of planting different crops within the same area to help with pest control, pollination, attracting beneficial insects, increasing crop productivity and maximising limited space.
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