Companion Planting allows us to use the collective wisdom of those who have come before us to teach us which plants benefit from growing together.
One great example of the is The Three Sisters, Corn, Pole Beans, and Squash.
According to The Farmers Almanac, there are many benefits to planting certain plants together. Large plants provide shade for smaller plants. Large stalked plants provide support for climbers. Beans and Peas add nitrogen to the soil for Corn and other crops. And rooted vegetables pull nutrients from deep in the soil up to be used by other plants. And planting crawling crops cut down on weeds growing between other plants.
Vegetables Companions
Dill and Basil planted among Tomatoes are said to protect from Hornworms.
Sage in the Cabbage patch reduces injury from Cabbage Moths.
Marigolds are a companion Rockstar as they help any plant by repelling nematodes which attach the roots of plants.
Nasturtiums are totally favored by aphids and will keep them off other plants.
Carrots, Dill, Parsley, and Parsnip attract beneficial insects such as Ladybugs, Spiders, and Praying Mantis.
Zinnias also attract Ladybugs.
Mint wards off ants.
Lavender is known to deter moths, which are hard on Apple trees.
Who doesn’t like Who?
Garlic and Onions repel lots of pests and are frequently grown around the borders of vegetable gardens. But Beans and Peas are stunted by the close proximity.
And Sunflowers do not do well around Potatoes and Beans. So plant accordingly!
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