Companion plants, from The Old Farmer's Almanac
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Wondering which garden vegetables make good neighbors? Some plants just plain get along—and thrive when paired together! The evidence-based Companion Planting Chart below is rooted in solid research, so you can skip the guesswork and plant with confidence.
Here at The Old Farmer’s Almanac (published since 1792!), we have many generations of important (and priceless!) farming wisdom. At the same time, we continually update our information with modern research conducted in today’s farms and gardens. With so many outdated claims floating around, this continually updated and evidence-based Companion Planting Chart will provide the trusted information you’ve come to expect from us.
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That's a very interesting chart. I was unaware that there were so many potential companion plantings, particularly those involving flowers and herbs. Have you practiced any of them in your own gardening?
Big Al
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That's a very interesting chart. I was unaware that there were so many potential companion plantings, particularly those involving flowers and herbs. Have you practiced any of them in your own gardening?
Big Al
@Big_Al said in Companion plants, from The Old Farmer's Almanac:
Have you practiced any of them in your own gardening?
Nothing beyond trying to plant some flowers close to my veggies to attract bees so that pollination can occur. But after reading the article, I'd like to experiment more in the future.
Coincidentally, I bought some nasturtium seeds for the first time this year but never planted them. Looks like they are companions to some of the crops I have in my garden, so I'll get those in and see what happens. Plus they are pretty. And some people like the flowers as a garnish, though my better half is not one of them.
