As part of my strategy for All-Natural Pest Control, I am implementing Companion Planting in the Market Garden. I like to think I have a Semi-Unique situation with where I'm located. I don't get many pests, but I have found in the past like Hornworms, Cabbage Moths and a few Aphids in the garden. Cabbage Moths and Hornworms are my most problematic pests. Mostly Cabbage Moths. I often wonder where these Cabbage Moths come from, as I live in the country and I'm the only one in my Estates that has a garden of any size. It's kinda of a mystery. With that said, I try not to grow anything from the Brassica family. As far as the HornWorms, they show up, but aren't a major problem. I have always just picked them off the tomatoes and after the first wave they don't ever show up again.They also only show up during a specific time of the growing season. So this season I'm implementing Companion Planting to confuse these pests and hopefully not have any problems. Besides pest control, I have learned that there are benefits for each group of plants to be planted with other plants. As an example, beans and corn work really well together. So I'm all on board with this strategy.
I'm curious if you follow some kind of Companion Planting guide. Has this worked for you? What vegetables, herbs or fruits do you; or have found that work great together? Share your stories. I would like to know. Knowledge is POWER!.. :-)
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I’m really just beginning to look into companion planting. I’ve read a little about it here and there, but honestly I just kind of blew it off. I’m not sure why it never really sparked my curiosity, but last year I really got interested. So many benefits! Like I said, I’ve only scratched the surface of the subject, but I’m all about learning as much as I can about it.
I’ve also learned there are things NOT to plant together. Here’s a link to one chart.
Be sure to fill us in on what you find works and what doesn’t!