Companion Planting, Good Mates - Garden, New Zealand

1. Companion planting - good mates - Garden NZ
Wednesday, 20 October 2010 22:32
Companian planting is common practice round the globe, technically it is the process of planting different plants together to provide
combination a benefit to the plants and crops around them. Some plants secrete an aroma or oil that either deter unwanted pests or attract the
good insects required for pollination or pest control into the garden. Others provide shade or protection to crops around them.
This type of planting is a very important element in organic gardening as well as permaculture.
Popular combinations:
Nasturtium attract caterpillars, so planting it alongside or around vegetables such as lettuces, broccoli and cabbages
should mean the nasturtium will get attacked rather than your edible crop.
Fox Gloves have stimulating effects on all plants in the garden, a welcome addition to the flower and veggie garden. Foxgloves are
available in garden centres in the spring and summer
Basil and tomatoes are a well-known combination; the strong smelling foliage makes these plants great companions.
Garlic, chives and parsley can be planted with Roses. The herbs deter aphids from the roses.
Dill is popular with bees and attracts them into the garden. Dill planted with corn will ensure a bumper crop, as more bees will be around
to pollinate the corn strings.
Marigolds have a scent that repels aphids and attracts hoverflies, which are predator insects that eat aphids. Plant marigolds in the
veggie patch, glass house and flower garden.
Sage is also a great herb to plant around the celery crop, as it helps to keep the aphids away.
Hyssop repels white butterfly from cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli and other brassica crops.
Carrots and leeks work well planted together, they both have strong aromas, which repel other’s pests.
Save yourself some work this season and employ the companion planting plan philosophy to reap the rewards.
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