Companion planting

Jennifer16628 (105) ranked 259 out of 2,586 in gardening

3 years ago

I read all sorts of different companion planting ideas but I was wondering if anyone out there has tried it? I would REALLY like to hear what has and has not worked first hand. I will be growing a very large variety of vegetables so please...any info would be great! We always seem to battle the spotted cucumber beetle, aphids, earwigs, slugs, grasshoppers, crickets, cutworms, and grubs. Thank you!

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mihimolly (4889) ranked 433 out of 2,586 in gardening

3 years ago

Last year I grew nasturtiums alongside the runner bean plants. The nasturtiums did seem to attract the aphids rather than the beans but not 100% successful. I still had the soapy water spray handy.
The other thing was basil with the tomatoes. I didnt have any aphids at all on the tomatoes which may have been the basil.
We didnt get onion fly or carrot beetle and the beds which are only 4 feet wide were right next to each other.I dont know if that was why not or wether it was just luck.

Jennifer16628 (105) ranked 259 out of 2,586 in gardening	3 years ago
Thanks! I wonder though....do you get MORE aphids because of the nasturtiums or would they have been there in abundance anyhow? I always wonder just how the companion stuff works. Also, what kind of soapy spray do you use? how much and what kind?

coolseeds (2522) ranked 7 out of 2,586 in gardening	3 years ago
Put a teaspoon of mild dish detergent like Ivory into a gallon of water. There you go. I put in other stuff too like garlic, cayenne pepper and a couple of cloves and let it sit for a week. You should put the soap in last or you will never get your gallon full because of the suds.

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coolseeds (2522) ranked 7 out of 2,586 in gardening

3 years ago

Companion planting does work. Not only is there companion planting to deter pests, you can companion plant for growth as well. There is lots of information out there. Just do a search.

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