Companion plant: Marigolds Benefit: Improves overall growth for the tomato plant. Companion plant: Basil Benefit: Encourages better flavor. 2. Carrots Companion plant: Dill Benefit: A chemical produced by the dill plant improves the overall health of carrots. 3. Lettuce Companion plant: Chervil Ben...
What Not to Plant Next to Corn Why? Tomatoes, Eggplant & Basil Corn can block out sunlight for these plants 10. Potatoes Potatoes are hardy, deep-rooted vegetables that are extremely easy to grow. However, they are also a fan favorite of beetles and aphids, so here are a few helpful ve...
TomatoesPurslaneis used to shade the soil around basil plants, helping them to remain fresh in hot weather. Basil improves the growth and flavor oftomatoesandpeppers. BEANS Beets Corn Lovage Nasturtium Rosemary Squash Strawberries SunflowerNasturtiumscan be used as a trap plant to entice aphids awa...
Due to the strong scents of basil and anise, pests are repelled effectively. Plant them together or within two rows of each other. The closer they are, the more anise will encourage oil in the basil leaves. This adds to the flavor of basil in your dishes and the scent in the garden....
Basil Bay(Laurus nobilis) Flavor:Has a fresh, spicy, balsamic aroma. In the garden:Plant with beans. Grows well with:Rosemary, sage, thyme, and parsley. In the kitchen:Adds deep, rich flavor when added to the beginning of soups and stews. Good with braised meats, slow-cooked dishes, dr...
Basil is a unique, flavorful herb used as a spice. Its unique flavor and scent make it a garnishing herb with several uses. This plant thrives in direct sunlight, which helps the plant grow more robust and resist diseases. For your plant to produce the best results, you must ensure it’...
Together, our results suggest that the companion planting of tomatoes with basil or cilantro can reduce the risk of ARG accumulation, making it a feasible farming management tool to promote soil and plant health in sustainable agriculture.doi:10.3390/agronomy14061129Li, Tingting...
Peas may have been one of the oldest cultivated crops with wild plants being native to the Mediterranean area. The oldest pea was 3,000 years old and found in Thailand. Friends: Peas love to be planted by beans, carrots, corn, cucumbers, radish, and turnip. If you plant mint near peas...
+ Grows well with Cucumbers.Both of these vegetables used to be one that I would not plant in my garden because I didn’t like the taste of either. As I have gotten older and my taste buds have changed, I enjoy both of them now, especially in vinegar. This, as well as parsley, ...
If different plants tend to struggle with the same pests or diseases, don’t plant them near each other. For instance, peas and cucumbers may get powdery mildew in humid conditions, and both tomatoes and potatoes can be hit by blight. Avoid planting these crops right next to each other. ...