Companion Planting: Grow Healthier Plants from Seed
What is companion planting?
Companion planting means growing certain plants together because they help each other — deterring pests, improving growth, or making better use of space. It’s a simple, natural way to a healthier garden.
How companions help
- Pest control: some plants repel pests that attack their neighbours.
- Attracting helpers: flowers draw pollinators and beneficial insects.
- Better use of space: tall and low, fast and slow crops share a bed efficiently.
- Healthier soil: some plants (like beans) enrich the soil for others.
Classic good companions
- Marigold + vegetables: marigolds help deter many common pests — a great all-round companion.
- Tomatoes + basil: basil is said to help tomatoes and repel some pests.
- Beans + leafy greens: beans enrich the soil with nitrogen for hungry greens.
- Cucumber + sunflower: tall sunflowers can support climbing cucumbers.
Keep some plants apart
A few plants compete or don’t grow well together. As a rule, avoid crowding plants that compete heavily for the same nutrients, and give each enough room.
Add flowers among your veggies
Interplanting flowers like marigold, zinnia, and cosmos among vegetables attracts pollinators and beneficial insects, boosting yields and adding colour.
Plan before you sow
When sowing from seed, plan which plants will share a bed so companions grow side by side. A little planning makes the whole garden healthier and more productive.
Experiment and observe
Companion planting isn’t an exact science — try combinations, watch what thrives, and learn what works in your garden and climate.
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