What herbs grow well together
In this article, we are going to share tips and advice on what herbs grow well together. This is ideal when you are wanting companion planting. There are many types of herbs that you can grow, but knowing which ones to grow is another thing.
There are some herbs that are used when planted to deter the insects which attack plants and flowers away. They can even make the taste of some vegetables and fruit better.
When you are using herbs for companion planting you need to choose:-
- Herbs that like the same soil conditions
- Herbs that like to be together – so don’t like being planted together
- Think about spacing when planting herbs. If they are crowded together they will die.
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Companion Planting Herbs
Here we help you with companion planting herbs and what can be planted together with the benefits of doing so.
Basil
Basil is a great herb to grow – it repels insects and also mosquitos. Planting some varities of herbs near it will benefit from this.
Basil is a great companion plant for tomatoes, Chilies, parsley and oregano. If you plant the herb Chamomile nearby it will help the basil grow.
Chives
Chives are one of the easiest herbs to grow. These are know to repel aphids. So if you have a plant that aphids love plant some chives nearby. Chives love to be planted near carrots.
Dill
Unlike the chives dill does not want to be planted near carrots. You are best planting you dill with your cabbages.
Marjoram
Marjoram can be planted near any other plant. It does not have any issues when being planted. You can use this herb with meat, fish, and dairy.
Mint
Mint is getting used more and more especially in those alcoholic cocktales. If you are growing it though do not plant mint anywhere near parsley – it does not like it as a companion. However you can plant the mint near tomatoes and cabbages.
When growing mint you are best growing it in a pot as it will spread worse than a weed.
Oregano
Oregano is a great companion to all vegetables. It does not have an issue with any. If you want to grow it with another herb from it with basil. It will help repel the insects that damage plants.
Parsley
Like we said further up do not plant the parsley anywhere near mint. It will not like it one bit. Parsley is extremely easy to grow. You should have no trouble growing this in the garden.
Rosemary
Rosemary can be grown as a companion herb with sage and thyme. Rosemary is easy to grow and can survive in dry soil.
If you want to grow it near vegetables you can grow it near cabbage, beans and carrots. Rosemary actually deters the dreaded carrot fly, cabbage moth and bean beetles.
Sage
When growing Sage it can be planted near cabbage and carrots. It will help deter carrot fly and cabbage moth.
Tarragon
Tarragon is straight forward to grow and can be planted near any vegetable or herb.
Thyme
Thyme can be planted near sage and rosemary. Only water thyme when the soil is completely dry not when it is wet.
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