In the garden:Good companion to most vegetables and aromatic herbs, like oregano, lavender, and rosemary. Also a good companion tokiwifruitvines. Grows well with:Basil, chives, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, and lavender. In the kitchen:Excellent in almost any fish, poultry, eggs, ...
I like to plant new basil around my perennial rosemary herbs. Both plants give off aromas that repel many garden pests. Well-established rosemary has deep roots compared to the more shallow roots of basil so they don’t steal water or nutrients from each other. When you remove the basil at...
Foes: Aromatic herbs such as sage and rosemary make poor cucumber companion plants as they tend to stunt the growth of cucumbers. Broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower can compete for similar soil nutrients. 5. Companion Plants for Onions Although many people believe onions originated in central Asia...
PEPPERS Basil Marjoram Onions Oregano Herbs like basil, oregano, and marjoram have a protective, insecticidal quality. POTATOES Basil Beans Calendula Catmint Cilantro Garlic Horseradish Oregano Peas Tansy Beans can improve the size of potato tubers. Cilantro protects against aphids, spider mites, and ...
Competes for broccoli's nutrients Asparagus Both plants are "heavy feeders", which can deplete the soil Pole Beans & Strawberries Can stunt broccoli growth Companion Planting Tip: For Better Pest Control, Avoid Planting in Rows “It has been shown that intermingling herbs and different vegetable pl...
I thought it would be helpful to share what I have learned by providing a list of the best plants and herbs to help you on your way to Companion Planting. Asters Deters most insects Basil Basil repels white fly and makes a good companion to tomatoes, in the garden & the kitchen. Use ...
It’s nice to think that by carefully selecting the herbs and vegetables we grow together in our garden, our plants can take over some of the work of resisting their own pests and diseases. If you have more questions, stop by the Greenhouse. Many of us have our own edible gardens and ...
(Azadirachta indicaA. Juss.) and essential oils extracted from herbs such as rosemary, eucalyptus, clove, thyme and mint have been used for pest control [48]. Generally, aromatic herbs and certain plants are recommended for their supposed repellent qualities. For example, herbs such...
Chamomile should be at the top of your list when choosing herbs for your garden. If your space limits you, consider growing chamomile in pots. The good thing about herbs is that they can be grown in hanging baskets, small pots, grow bags, or even containers. If you have ample space, ...
Certain plants, and especially herbs, are considered nursery plants for the good insects providing shelter, nectar, pollen, and even dark, cool moist spots for lacewings, lady beetles, parasitic flies, and wasps. Certain plants serve as a “trap” crop, which pushes insects away from other ess...