Plants can have beneficial, harmful, or neutral relationships with other plants. Some plant combinations improve plant health while others interfere with growth. Companion planting suggestions aim to attract beneficial insects or repel pests, though scientific evidence is limited. The document provides examples of plant pairs that seem to help each other, such as asparagus and tomatoes, beans and carrots, and tomatoes and basil. It also lists plants that repel common garden pests. The best approach is to experiment with different combinations in your own garden.
The Garden Planner software enables users to create plans for their vegetable gardens regardless of size or shape. It allows users to add plants to their garden layout and calculate how many will fit. The software also helps with succession planting, crop rotation, and keeping track of plants. Users can customize their plans and print or publish them online. The software provides tutorials and support to help users learn how to use its features.
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This document outlines the national standards for organic production in India across 6 sections and 8 appendices. It establishes the scope and structure of the National Organic Programme, defines key terms, lays out standards for crop production, animal husbandry, food processing, and more. It also describes the accreditation process for inspection and certification agencies and guidelines for certifying grower groups.
Companion Planting and Reducing Hazardous Waste - Western MaineMaria857qx
This document provides alternatives to common household hazardous chemicals and products. It recommends using less toxic options such as baking soda, white vinegar, lemon juice, borax and plant-based products for cleaning, pest control and maintenance. Natural methods like manual weeding and pruning are suggested over chemical alternatives. Reusable, rechargeable and recyclable materials are preferred over single-use varieties.
Plants can have beneficial, harmful, or neutral relationships with other plants. Some plant combinations improve plant health while others interfere with growth. Companion planting suggestions aim to attract beneficial insects or repel pests, though scientific evidence is limited. The document provides examples of plant pairs that seem to help each other, such as asparagus and tomatoes, beans and carrots, and tomatoes and basil. It also lists plants that repel common garden pests. The best approach is to experiment with different combinations in your own garden.
The Garden Planner software enables users to create plans for their vegetable gardens regardless of size or shape. It allows users to add plants to their garden layout and calculate how many will fit. The software also helps with succession planting, crop rotation, and keeping track of plants. Users can customize their plans and print or publish them online. The software provides tutorials and support to help users learn how to use its features.
Companion Planting and Growing Outdoor Food Crops for Your Home - AustraliaMaria857qx
This document provides information on growing outdoor food crops. It discusses choosing a suitable site with sunlight, drainage, and protection from wind. Different vegetable groups are described based on temperature preferences. Techniques like row crops, companion planting, and containers are overviewed. The steps to start a home vegetable garden are outlined, including assessing the site, deciding what to grow based on space and preferences, and planning crop rotations. Maintaining the garden is also covered, such as providing drainage, preparing beds, and using green manures or cover crops to improve soil health and structure.
Companion Planting and Interplanting Quick Reference TableMaria857qx
This document provides a quick reference table for companion planting and interplanting different crops. It lists various crops and indicates which plants are good or bad companions. Some crops like broccoli and cabbage are identified as allelopaths, which means they can inhibit the growth of nearby plants. The table provides guidance on planting crops together and in succession to avoid harming plant growth.
Companion Planting and Organic Farming - HDRAMaria857qx
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This document provides alternatives to common household hazardous chemicals and products. It recommends using less toxic options such as baking soda, white vinegar, lemon juice, borax and plant-based products for cleaning, pest control and maintenance. Natural methods like manual weeding and pruning are suggested over chemical alternatives. Reusable, rechargeable and recyclable materials are preferred over single-use varieties.
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This chapter introduces backyard rabbits as a sustainable source of meat for families. Rabbits require less space than cattle or chickens and can produce 40 pounds of meat per year in a 3 foot by 3 foot cage. Their waste also fertilizes garden plants. While commercial meat production relies on machinery and transportation, families can raise rabbits and grow their feed independently. Rabbits provide nutrition and calories at a small scale suitable for families seeking food security.
Companion Planting and the Green Thumb - University of TennesseeMaria857qx
This document provides a 3-page newsletter from the UT Extension in Greene County about gardening tips and techniques. It discusses companion planting, using daylily boosters, controlling caterpillars on oak trees, scouting gardens for pests, using natural insecticides, and a companion planting chart. It also includes an event calendar and recipes for nasturtium salad and a natural insecticide spray. The newsletter aims to help local gardeners grow pest-free plants and vegetables using organic methods.
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This article discusses the benefits of companion planting, where certain plants are arranged together because they help each other. It provides three examples:
1) The Three Sisters garden of Native Americans, where corn, beans, and squash are planted together. The corn acts as a trellis for beans, beans fix nitrogen for the corn, and squash acts as ground cover.
2) Intercropping, such as alternating tomatoes and basil, which have different growth habits so they don't compete for space, sunlight or nutrients.
3) Planting insectary plants like dill, parsley and cilantro among vegetables attracts beneficial insects that control pests. When diverse plants are mixed together, it reduces risks from
This document provides information about plant companions and dislikes in a table format. It lists various plants in the left column and recommends other plants that they like or dislike being planted with in the adjacent columns. The table includes many common garden plants and provides spacing and yield details for some entries. It is a guide for companion planting different vegetables, herbs, and flowers in the home garden.
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This document provides information on companion planting, including:
1) It defines companion planting as growing plants together to assist each other through pest deterrence, improved growth, flavor enhancement, and other benefits.
2) While some combinations are effective, companion planting results can be mixed and it is not well understood scientifically.
3) The most effective approach is to increase biodiversity in the garden, such as with native trees and shrubs, to encourage beneficial insects and deter pests.
4) An extensive chart is provided listing specific plant companions and how they might help or harm each other.
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This document provides information on companion planting, including:
1) It defines companion planting as growing plants together to assist each other through pest deterrence, improved growth, flavor enhancement, and other benefits. However, some plant combinations should be avoided.
2) While some companion planting combinations seem to work, the evidence is limited and results are mixed as it is better suited for Northern Hemispheres and often misunderstood.
3) Increasing biodiversity through native trees and shrubs brings many beneficial insects and animals with few pests.
The document then provides a extensive chart listing good and bad plant companions and how they might work together or negatively impact each other.
Companion planting involves growing different plant combinations together to benefit each other. Certain plants provide nutrients, pest protection, or space benefits to their neighbors. For example, beans fix nitrogen that fertilizes nearby corn in return for structural support. Marigolds release chemicals that repel nematodes and attract beneficial insects to protect other plants. Tall crops can shelter shorter ones and make better use of space. With the right combinations, companion planting promotes healthy plants while reducing needs for fertilizers and pesticides.
Companion planting involves growing different plant combinations together to benefit each other. Certain plants provide nutrients, pest protection, or space benefits to their neighbors. For example, beans fix nitrogen that fertilizes nearby corn in return for structural support. Marigolds release chemicals that repel nematodes and attract beneficial insects to protect other plants. Tall crops can shelter shorter ones and make better use of space. With the right combinations, companion planting promotes healthy plants while reducing needs for fertilizers and pesticides.
This document provides information on companion planting, including:
1) It defines companion planting as growing plants together to assist each other through pest deterrence, improved growth, flavor enhancement, and other benefits. However, some plant combinations should be avoided.
2) While some companion planting combinations seem to work, the evidence is limited and results are mixed as it is not well understood in Australia.
3) The best companion planting increases biodiversity, which encourages beneficial insects and deters pests.
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This document provides a 3-page newsletter from the UT Extension in Greene County about gardening tips and techniques. It discusses companion planting, using daylily boosters, controlling caterpillars on oak trees, scouting gardens for pests, using natural insecticides, and a companion planting chart. It also includes an event calendar and recipes for nasturtium salad and a natural insecticide spray. The newsletter aims to help local gardeners grow pest-free plants and vegetables using organic methods.
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Companion Planting: Basic Concepts and ResourcesMaria857qx
Companion planting involves growing two or more plant species in close proximity to benefit each other. The scientific bases for companion planting include trap cropping, symbiotic nitrogen fixation, biochemical pest suppression, and providing beneficial habitats for predatory insects. A companion planting chart lists compatible and incompatible plant combinations. Traditional recommendations have evolved from observation, science, and unconventional sources like sensitive crystallization testing.
Companion Planting: Certain Plants Know How to Help Their Neighbors - Univers...Maria857qx
This article discusses the benefits of companion planting, where certain plants are arranged together because they help each other. It provides three examples:
1) The Three Sisters garden of Native Americans, where corn, beans, and squash are planted together. The corn acts as a trellis for beans, beans fix nitrogen for the corn, and squash acts as ground cover.
2) Intercropping, such as alternating tomatoes and basil, which have different growth habits so they don't compete for space, sunlight or nutrients.
3) Planting insectary plants like dill, parsley and cilantro among vegetables attracts beneficial insects that control pests. When diverse plants are mixed together, it reduces risks from
This document provides information about plant companions and dislikes in a table format. It lists various plants in the left column and recommends other plants that they like or dislike being planted with in the adjacent columns. The table includes many common garden plants and provides spacing and yield details for some entries. It is a guide for companion planting different vegetables, herbs, and flowers in the home garden.
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The companion planting chart shows which plants have favourable or unfavourable relationships when planted together. It lists various vegetable and herb plants down the left side and across the top. Cells with a "Y" indicate a favourable companion relationship, while cells with an "N" show an unfavourable relationship between those plants. The chart provides a concise visual guide to help gardeners understand how to plant compatible combinations or avoid incompatible pairings in their garden beds and plots.
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This document provides a planting chart and companion planting guide for a home garden in spring. The planting chart lists vegetables that can be planted in spring, recommended amounts, spacing, and planting dates. The companion planting section lists which vegetables grow well together and which should be avoided planting near each other. The summary provides high-level information on what, when, and how to plant different spring vegetables as well as pairing vegetables that benefit each other.
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This document provides a chart listing which plant species grow well together based on companion planting principles, plants that help protect other plants from pests, and plants that are inhibited by other plants. It includes which vegetables and herbs have beneficial or detrimental effects when planted near each other, such as tomatoes being protected from insects when planted with basil or onions. The information aims to help gardeners with crop planning and pest management.
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This companion planting chart provides guidance on which vegetable plants have synergistic relationships and which have antagonistic relationships. It shows that asparagus, basil, tomato and nasturtium really like to be planted with asparagus, while onion and garlic should be avoided. In general, beans, carrots, cabbage and brassicas get along well together, while strawberries, tomatoes and potatoes conflict with many other vegetables. The chart is a helpful reference for organic gardeners to maximize plant health and yields.
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The document summarizes upcoming events for Master Gardeners and horticulture in Carroll County, Arkansas in April 2012. It describes a Master Gardener meeting at Little Portion on April 14th where those wishing to carpool should meet. It also lists additional gardening seminars and training opportunities happening that month, including an advanced Master Gardener training on habitat for butterflies from April 16-17. Finally, it provides the meeting dates and activities for the Junior Master Gardeners program through May 2012.
This document provides information on companion planting, including:
1) It defines companion planting as growing plants together to assist each other through pest deterrence, improved growth, flavor enhancement, and other benefits.
2) While some combinations are effective, companion planting results can be mixed and it is not well understood scientifically.
3) The most effective approach is to increase biodiversity in the garden, such as with native trees and shrubs, to encourage beneficial insects and deter pests.
4) An extensive chart is provided listing specific plant companions and how they might help or harm each other.
Companion Planting Fact Sheet - Brian SamsMaria857qx
This document provides information on companion planting, including:
1) It defines companion planting as growing plants together to assist each other through pest deterrence, improved growth, flavor enhancement, and other benefits. However, some plant combinations should be avoided.
2) While some companion planting combinations seem to work, the evidence is limited and results are mixed as it is better suited for Northern Hemispheres and often misunderstood.
3) Increasing biodiversity through native trees and shrubs brings many beneficial insects and animals with few pests.
The document then provides a extensive chart listing good and bad plant companions and how they might work together or negatively impact each other.
Companion planting involves growing different plant combinations together to benefit each other. Certain plants provide nutrients, pest protection, or space benefits to their neighbors. For example, beans fix nitrogen that fertilizes nearby corn in return for structural support. Marigolds release chemicals that repel nematodes and attract beneficial insects to protect other plants. Tall crops can shelter shorter ones and make better use of space. With the right combinations, companion planting promotes healthy plants while reducing needs for fertilizers and pesticides.
Companion planting involves growing different plant combinations together to benefit each other. Certain plants provide nutrients, pest protection, or space benefits to their neighbors. For example, beans fix nitrogen that fertilizes nearby corn in return for structural support. Marigolds release chemicals that repel nematodes and attract beneficial insects to protect other plants. Tall crops can shelter shorter ones and make better use of space. With the right combinations, companion planting promotes healthy plants while reducing needs for fertilizers and pesticides.
This document provides information on companion planting, including:
1) It defines companion planting as growing plants together to assist each other through pest deterrence, improved growth, flavor enhancement, and other benefits. However, some plant combinations should be avoided.
2) While some companion planting combinations seem to work, the evidence is limited and results are mixed as it is not well understood in Australia.
3) The best companion planting increases biodiversity, which encourages beneficial insects and deters pests.
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Companion Planting and Decoy Crops - Hobby Farms
1. Companion Planting and Decoy Crops
With the right combinations of companion plants and decoy crops, we can battle garden bugs and save our favorite
vegetables. Learn how to make companion planting a part of your garden.
By Susan Brackney
About the Author
Susan Brackney writes about gardening, beekeeping, environmental affairs, the natural world and more from her home in
Indiana. www.susanbrackney.comWhether it's flea beetles making lace out of the eggplants or tomato hornworms stripping
our favorite slicing tomatoes, we've all battled bugs.
With the right combinations of companion plants and decoy plants, we can battle garden bugs and save our favorite
vegetables. Learn how to make companion planting a part of your garden.
Fortunately, besides handpicking, relying on organic, insecticidal soaps or employing lightweight floating row covers, organic
gardeners have another weapon in their integrated pest management arsenal: companion planting.
By planting particular plants near one another, we can keep some insects at bay.
How Does Companion Planting Work?
Some companion plant combinations drive insect pests away.
Others attract beneficial insects that, in turn, help keep the numbers of harmful insects in check; still other combinations
work to “trap” or isolate certain kinds of insects.
In this article ...
How Does Companion Planting Work?
Some Common Companion Plants
Coping with Challenging Pests: A Few Tricks
Trap Crops Best of all, some companion-plant combinations can do all three!
Some Common Companion Plants
Marigolds and “pot marigolds”—also known as calendula—are some of the most well-known companion plants.
The scent of marigolds deters cabbage maggots, Mexican bean beetles, aphids and many other pests, and calendula turns
off tomato hornworms and asparagus beetles.
Plant both throughout the garden—along crop rows and between plants—for a little extra color and added insect protection.
For trouble in the cabbage patch, try thyme, which is thought to ward off cabbage worms; and peppermint plants help keep
cabbage butterflies away. Amongst your potatoes, plant catnip since it repels the pesky Colorado potato beetle. Because it
also drives off flea beetles and squash bugs, catnip's useful near eggplant and cucumbers, too. Nasturtiums, likewise, can
deter squash bugs, assorted beetles and some types of aphids.
Coping with Challenging Pests: A Few Tricks
Interestingly, some of the very plants that are repellent to insect pests—like peppermint and thyme—are quite attractive to
beneficial insects that feed on aphids, mealy bugs and other troublemakers.
For the best results, you should have a good mix of perennial herbs and flowers along garden borders and interspersed with
your vegetable crops. True, companion planting won't guarantee pest-free produce, but it certainly can help to make a dent
in the numbers of problem insects.
Aphids
Sometimes found feeding on young cabbage heads, on the undersides of lettuce or spinach leaves, or even on sweet corn
2. tassels, aphids are among the most common insect pests.
Thankfully, the larvae of green lacewings and ladybugs—as well as adult ladybugs—will eat large numbers of these soft-bodied
freeloaders. Plants with clusters of tiny flower heads, like yarrow, coriander, Queen Anne's lace, fennel and dill, will attract
both ladybugs and green lacewings.
Caterpillar
Many types of caterpillar wreak havoc on cabbage as well as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and assorted greens.
The good news is that you can enlist predatory wasps to do them in. To attract the tiny, stingless helpers, try many of the
same plants that appeal to lacewings and ladybugs along with lemon balm, parsley, chamomile, peppermint and catnip.
Leafhoppers
While eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes and beans often fall victim to leafhoppers, leafhoppers, in turn, can fall prey to the larvae
of hover flies, which are attracted to many of the same plants as predatory wasps. Hover flies also will gravitate to English
lavender, buckwheat, statice and sweet alyssum.
Trap Crops
You can protect your produce in one other particularly tricky way. By growing “trap” crops—plants well-known to attract
specific insect pests—alongside any plants you wish to protect, you can divert attention away from your veggies and isolate
the damage that problem insects can do.
Scented Geraniums and Four O'clocks
For instance, while Japanese beetles can be especially troublesome, you can draw them away from your green beans or
those prized roses by planting scented geraniums and four o'clocks nearby. Although the adult beetles love to eat both, the
flowers of scented geraniums and the leaves of four o'clocks happen to be toxic to them. And, although it won't kill them,
borage is said to be another good Japanese beetle lure. Should you plant it as a trap crop, be prepared to handpick the
insects daily to knock down their numbers.
Nasturtiums
Another popular trap crop, nasturtiums will attract large numbers of black aphids; to control their populations, you can
handpick regularly or periodically treat with an organic, insecticidal soap. And for very heavily infested plants? Simply rip
them out and discard well away from the garden.
Extra Vegetables
Planting an extra row or two of whatever vegetable you wish to grow can also work to trap and isolate insect pests since
most insect pests stay on or near the host plants from which they originally hatched. Mixing low-growing herbs in between
individual vegetable plants and between rows of tomatoes, potatoes and other crops can further help to throw insects off the
trail of potential host plants.
Of course, despite our best efforts, it's normal to experience some losses in the garden. Still, with the right combinations of
companion and trap plants, we may not have to share as much of the harvest with insect pests.
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