Cucurbita maxima Full Sun Soil pH: 6.0 to 7.5 Best Companions: Corn and Beans Intercropping Pumpkin “Companion Planting is the growing together of all those elements and beings that encourage life and growth; the creation of a microcosm that includes vegetables, fruits, trees, bushes, wheat, flowers, weeds, birds, soil, microorganisms, water, nutrients, insects, toads, spiders, … Read more
Horseradish root contains an oil similar to mustard oil called isothiocyanate. Present in some other plants in lower concentrations it exhibits mild antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. While the amount present in its natural form only helps to curtail fungal and microbial activity, it doesn’t prevent it – it does serve well as a companion plant … Read more
For the purpose of companion planting, leeks should generally be treated like onions. They have very few natural enemies, the leek moth being one of the few. They should be considered as a candidate for companion planting more for their protective qualities. Companion Planting is the placement of various crops in close physical proximity to one … Read more
Companion Planting is the placement of various crops in close physical proximity to one another so as to symbiotically compliment each others health, vigor, growth and the flavor of their produce. It also naturally involves separating plants whose development is antagonistic to each other. Eggplant grows well with beans – all types of beans – bush, … Read more
Companion planting is the placement of various crops in close physical proximity to one another so as to symbiotically compliment each others progress. One traditional practice was interplanting corn and pole beans. The cornstalk would serve as a trellis for the beans. The beans fixed Nitrogen for the corn. The squash serves as a living … Read more
Companion Planting is the placement of various crops in close physical proximity to one another so as to symbiotically compliment each others health, vigor, growth and the flavor of their produce. It also naturally involves separating plants whose development is antagonistic to each other. A plant that attracts a certain class of insect pest, fungal or … Read more
Companion Planting is the placement of various crops in close physical proximity to one another so as to symbiotically compliment each others health, vigor, growth and the flavor of their produce. It also naturally involves separating plants whose development is antagonistic to each other. Beets are known for adding minerals to the soil. The leaves are … Read more
Companion Planting is the placement of various crops in close physical proximity to one another so as to symbiotically compliment each others health, vigor, growth and the flavor of their produce. It also naturally involves separating plants whose development is antagonistic to each other. Aromatic Herbs- -The strong aroma and flavor of these herbs may be helpful … Read more
Companion Planting is the placement of various crops in close physical proximity to one another so as to symbiotically compliment each other. Naturally, it also involves separating plants whose development is antagonistic to each other. Dill – It is believed , but not proven, that young dill actually enhances plant vigor of its neighbors and mature Dill … Read more
Do sunflowers help cucumbers taste sweeter? Some gardeners say that planting sunflowers near cucumber plants makes their cucumbers taste sweeter. There isn’t any scientific proof that this works, but it’s worth a try if you’re looking for a way to make your cucumbers taste even better! Read on to find more info on this old tradition.