Peas and lettuce help by enriching the soil with nutrients that carrots need to grow healthy and vibrant . It ’ s important that carrots aren ’ t planted near dill , however , as it will hinder their growth .
ONIONS : Onions are a great pest deterrent , and a common companion plant to many other plants . They specifically work well with beets , leafy greens , and carrots . However , they don ’ t do well with beans and peas .
SPINACH : This leafy green will do very well with onions , mustard greens , and kale . Spinach is a versatile , hardy plant that can handle cool or warm temperatures . So , if you plant this later in the cool season , it should do fine .
TURNIPS : Turnips do well next to peas . However , it ’ s not that turnips work better near certain plants as much as they need to be kept away from knotweed and mustard , which inhibit growth .
“ Companion planting is meant to promote growth , but some plants inhibit the growth of others .”
COLD-SEASON PLANTS AND THEIR COMPANIONS Companion planting is a simple strategy to implement once you know which plants pair well . For gardeners interested in companion planting during the colder months , consider the following :
BEETS : These root vegetables do very well near onions , bush beans , leafy greens , and garlic . Bush beans ( not pole beans ) help beets grow by enriching the soil with nitrogen . Leafy greens like cabbage and kale work symbiotically with beets because both plants offer minerals the other requires . Garlic helps improve the flavor of beets and wards off pests due to its strong odor .
CARROTS : Carrots have a direct enemy in carrot flies . To naturally repel them , carrots should be planted with onions , peas , lettuce , or wormwood . The onions and wormwood , specifically , are natural defenses against carrot flies .
OTHER COMPANION PLANTING TIPS Companion planting is meant to promote growth , but some plants inhibit the growth of others . So , there is some strategy to consider here . For example : Onions do well with carrots . Carrots do well with peas . Onions do not do well with peas . So , if you want to grow onions and carrots , you will want to avoid peas . If you want peas and carrots , you ’ ll want to avoid planting onions nearby . When choosing companion plants , ensure they all work well together . Along with knowing which plants work well with others , there are some additional good-to-know companion planting rules :
• Sage can protect cabbage from cabbage moths .
• French marigolds can be planted in almost any garden for protection against beetles , deer , and , when turned into the soil , root-knot nematodes .
• Carrots , dill , and parsley attract praying mantises and ladybugs , which eat common garden insects .
• Garlic , like onions , is a natural repellant and works well with most gardens , but beans and peas do not work well with garlic .
If your garden is already growing , that ’ s completely fine . Companions can be introduced throughout the season to help you grow your best garden yet . grow cycle 75