Companion planting help

[Brandie]

In terms of raised bed and companions, is it okay to plant bad companions near each other but in separate beds?
Thanks!

 

[Kathryn crook]

I apologize, but Im not sure what you mean by "bad companions."

 

[Brandie]

I apologize, but Im not sure what you mean by "bad companions."

As in... "Shouldn't plant dill with tomatoes." Or beans with onions...

 

[Brandie]

As in... "Shouldn't plant dill with tomatoes." Or beans with onions...

I've read that they can inhibit each other.

 

[Beth_B]

Got any cites? Not everything you read is true.

Never heard of this in regards to vegetables or annuals. I guess you don't want to plant short, sun-loving plants next to ones that get tall and bushy.

Now there are allelopathic plants, but they are mostly trees you don't want to put vegetables and such under, but most people don't plant vegetables under trees. Maybe allelopathy is what you read about?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allelopathy

 

[Brandie]

Got any cites? Not everything you read is true.

Never heard of this in regards to vegetables or annuals. I guess you don't want to plant short, sun-loving plants next to ones that get tall and bushy.

Now there are allelopathic plants, but they are mostly trees you don't want to put vegetables and such under, but most people don't plant vegetables under trees. Maybe allelopathy is what you read about?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allelopathy

Not sure, and I can't find the article I read... Might have been in sunset magazine. I might just have to try it anyway and see how it turns out! In San Diego. Zone 10

 

[priticious]

Young dill and tomatoes are natural companions

Not sure, and I can't find the article I read... Might have been in sunset magazine. I might just have to try it anyway and see how it turns out! In San Diego. Zone 10

For more info - http://homeguides.sfgate.com/companion-plant-tomato-dill-43561.html

Hope it help

 

[The Urban Farmer]

What are you hoping to achieve with companion planting? If you're looking to keep pests away, I just did an article on some plants that are known to be natural repellents.

lemongrass - smells great and can be used in culinary, repels mosquitos and other insects
marigolds - helps repel nematodes, adds aesthetics to your garden, can also enrich your soil
pitcher plants - carnivorous plants that actually eat insects, much like the venus fly trap



As far as "bad" companion plants, I would suggest not planting them together if you're research tells you not to. BUT If your question is about soil quality or nutrient distribution between the two plants, then yes you should be alright if they are in separate beds. They will not be sharing the same soil.

 

[Corzhens]

I don't think it is practical to do that companion planting or mixing different vegetables in one plot. First is the fertilizer and second is the water. There are plants that need more water than other plants so what happens if the companion is the exact opposite in terms of water needs? I guess it is easy to resolve that issue - just make another plot for the other plant or maybe divide the length of the plot into 2 so you can plant 2 kinds of vegetables but with a plot divider.

 

[Brandie]

I don't think it is practical to do that companion planting or mixing different vegetables in one plot. First is the fertilizer and second is the water. There are plants that need more water than other plants so what happens if the companion is the exact opposite in terms of water needs? I guess it is easy to resolve that issue - just make another plot for the other plant or maybe divide the length of the plot into 2 so you can plant 2 kinds of vegetables but with a plot divider.

I've done companion planting for several years and never had any issues like you're talking about. Don't knock it until ya try it!

 

[Brandie]

I don't think it is practical to do that companion planting or mixing different vegetables in one plot. First is the fertilizer and second is the water. There are plants that need more water than other plants so what happens if the companion is the exact opposite in terms of water needs? I guess it is easy to resolve that issue - just make another plot for the other plant or maybe divide the length of the plot into 2 so you can plant 2 kinds of vegetables but with a plot divider.

You just use a balanced fertilizer and do a little research and you shouldn't have issues. It's actually more practical than separating every vegetable, especially if you are tight on space, as we are.

 

[Brandie]

What are you hoping to achieve with companion planting? If you're looking to keep pests away, I just did an article on some plants that are known to be natural repellents.

lemongrass - smells great and can be used in culinary, repels mosquitos and other insects
marigolds - helps repel nematodes, adds aesthetics to your garden, can also enrich your soil
pitcher plants - carnivorous plants that actually eat insects, much like the venus fly trap

http://the-urban-farmer.com/garden-thoughts/companion-plants/

As far as "bad" companion plants, I would suggest not planting them together if you're research tells you not to. BUT If your question is about soil quality or nutrient distribution between the two plants, then yes you should be alright if they are in separate beds. They will not be sharing the same soil.

Thank you. This is exactly what I was looking for!

 

[LouisFerdinand]

The Complete Guide to Companion Planting

 

[LouisFerdinand]

Which vegetables may be planted next to one another