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What Gardeners Need to Know: What is Companion Planting
12.05.2023 17:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:25
Plants have a certain compatibility with each other. In the article, you will learn why it is worth planting some plants together.
What is assisted planting
Companion planting is planting crops that improve each other's growth or repel pests.
However, sometimes it is just saving space in the garden and means growing plants together that do not compete with each other.
Another way is to create shade by using tall plants over low ones.
Benefits of companion planting
This planting method helps to correctly plan the space in the garden and save space.
However, the most important advantage is a rich harvest.
Companion seating helps:
- Repel pests;
- Prevent diseases;
- Double the nutritional value of the soil;
- Make sun protection for shade plants;
- Provide resistance to vine plants.
Examples of Companion Plants
Beans get along well with eggplant, potatoes, cabbage, corn, and zucchini.
Cucumbers can be planted along with radishes, onions, dill, marigolds, and peppers.
The tomato will grow well in proximity with onions, parsley, basil, mint, garlic, and zucchini.
Carrots grow together with peas, tomatoes, cabbage, and rosemary.
By following the plant companionship method, you will be able to get rid of pests and get a rich harvest of vegetables and fruits.
