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Companion Gardening Guide: Grow Plants Together

by aditya abhishek

It is the practice of planting two or more plants together that have a beneficial relationship. Some plants repel insects that might harm others, while others improve soil quality and provide shade.

Asparagus

You can plant Calendula, tomatoes, and petunias with asparagus, They are are thought to deter asparagus beetles.

Basil

You can plant purslane alongside basil plant to provide shade. Planting basil with tomatoes and peppers helps in improving growth and flavour. 

Beans

Plant nasturtium or rosemary with beans to deter aphids away from beans. Along with beans, you can also plant corn plant to provide support to beans.

Cabbage

To deter pests such as beetles and aphids, plant nasturtium and garlic with cabbage. To deter cabbage moth plant sage. 

Corn

Plant beans with corn to provide nitrogen to the plant. To protect corn plants from aphids and mites plant dill. You can also grow spinach with corns.

Cucumbers

Plant Nasturtium with cucumbers to protect them from aphids, beetles and bugs. It also helps them to increase flavour. You can also plant oregano to deter pests. 

Peas

Along with peas, plant mint to improve flavour. To deter pests, you can plant Chives. Avoid planting garlic and onions with peas. 

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