The Basics of Companion Planting
Companion planting is a gardening method where certain plants are grown together to improve each other's growth, yield, or resistance to pests. It's a form of symbiotic plant relationship.
Benefits of Companion Planting 🌻
- Pest Control: Some plants repel pests that may attack their companions.
- Enhanced Growth: Certain plants provide nutrients or beneficial chemicals that encourage the growth of their companions.
- Soil Improvement: Some plants, like legumes, can improve soil fertility by fixing nitrogen.
Popular Companion Plant Combinations
- Tomatoes & Basil: Basil can improve the growth and flavor of tomatoes and repel certain insects.
- Carrots & Onions: Onions can deter carrot flies, while carrots don't have competing nutrients with onions.
- Beans & Corn: Beans add nitrogen to the soil, which corn uses for robust stalk growth.
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