Companion Plantings

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Companion Plantings

Marigolds—Keeps Aphids away

Nasturtium—Keeps away potato bugs, squash bugs & whiteflies

Artemisia—“wormwood” deters slugs

Peppermint—Repels ants, white cabbage moths, aphids & flea beetles

Garlic—Discourages aphids, fleas, Japanese beetles & spider mites

Chives—Repel Repels aphids & spider mites, plant with Roses to keep aphids away & to resist blackspot disease

Basil-- drives away flies & mosquitos

Citronella geranium—to repel mosquitos

Borage—Deters the monster of the vegetable garden—Tomato Horn Worm

Rosemary & Sage—Repel cabbage moths, bean beetles & carrot flies

Lavender & Rosemary plant with your roses to repel deer

Radishes—can be planted to discourage cucumber beetles, squash bugs, & stink bugs







• Beans-like celery and cucumbers but dislike onions and fennel.

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• Beets are compatible with bush beans, lettuce, onions, kohlrabi, and most members of the cabbage family. Keep pole beans and mustard away from them.

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• Cabbage, celery, dill, onions, and potatoes are good companion plants. Dislikes include strawberries, tomatoes, and pole beans.

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• Carrots, lettuce, radish, onions, and tomatoes are friends. Dill isn’t, so plant it at the other end of the garden.

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• Corn prefers to be near pumpkins, peas, beans, cucumbers, and potatoes. Keep tomatoes away.

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• Cucumbers like sweet corn, peas, radishes, beans, and sunflowers. Dislikes include aromatic herbs and potatoes.

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• Lettuce grows especially well with onions. They are also compatible with strawberries, carrots, radishes, and cucumbers.

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• Onions can be planted near lettuce, beetroot, strawberries, and tomatoes but keep well away from peas and beans.

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• Peas, carrots, cucumbers, sweet corn, turnips, radishes, beans, potatoes, and aromatic herbs are good companions. Keep peas away from onions, garlic, leek, and shallots.

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• Radish grows well with beetroot, carrots, spinach, parsnip, cucumbers, and beans. Avoid planting near cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, or turnips.

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• Squash can be planted with cucumbers and corn.

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• Tomatoes, carrots, onions, and parsley are good companion plants. Basil improves growth and flavour. Keep cabbage and cauliflower away from them