Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Companion Planting for Spring Cool Weather Crops

Companion planting is essential in creating a successful garden ecosystem. Well paired companions assist each other to grow well,  repel undesired insects, or even repel other undesired plant. As you plan your spring garden, take a look at the preferred companion list below to ensure you make the most of your garden space and resources.








Beets:
- Plant with lettuce, onions, cabbage
- Avoid pole beans

Broccoli:
- Plant with beets, potatoes, onions, celery
- Avoid strawberries, tomatoes

Cabbage:
- Plant with onions, potatoes, celery, mint
- Avoid strawberries, tomatoes

Carrots:
- Plant with peas, lettuces, chives, radishes, leeks, onions,
- Avoid dill

Cauliflower:
- Plant with potatoes, onions, celery
- Avoid strawberries, tomatoes

Lettuce:
- Plant with radishes, strawberries, cucumbers
- Avoid pole beans, tomatoes

Radish:
- Plant with nasturtiums, mustard
- Avoid all cole plants

Spinach:
- Plant with strawberries

Tomatoes:
- Plant with carrots, celery, chives, garlic, onions, parsley
- Avoid corn, potatoes

Onions:
- Plant with beets, strawberries, tomatoes, lettuce, summer savory, and camomile
- Avoid peas and beans

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