12 Essential Companion Planting Ideas for Raised Beds 🌿🌱
Companion planting is a smart gardening technique that enhances growth, repels pests, and maximizes space. Raised beds provide an ideal setup for this method, helping you create a thriving, chemical-free garden. Here are 12 essential companion planting combinations to boost your garden’s success:
1️⃣ Tomatoes & Basil – Basil repels pests like aphids and enhances the flavor of tomatoes. 🍅🌿
2️⃣ Carrots & Onions – Onions deter carrot flies, while carrots aerate the soil for onions. 🥕🧅
3️⃣ Cucumbers & Nasturtiums – Nasturtiums attract pests away from cucumbers and bring in pollinators. 🥒🌺
4️⃣ Peppers & Marigolds – Marigolds repel nematodes and aphids, benefiting pepper plants. 🌶️🌼
5️⃣ Beans & Corn – Corn acts as a trellis for beans, while beans enrich the soil with nitrogen. 🌽🌿
6️⃣ Lettuce & Radishes – Radishes loosen the soil for lettuce and are harvested early, saving space. 🥬🌱
7️⃣ Spinach & Strawberries – Spinach provides ground cover, keeping the soil moist for strawberries. 🍓🌿
8️⃣ Cabbage & Dill – Dill attracts beneficial insects that prey on cabbage pests. 🥬🌿
9️⃣ Zucchini & Borage – Borage attracts pollinators and repels pests like tomato hornworms. 🥒💙
🔟 Garlic & Roses – Garlic repels aphids and protects roses from pests. 🌹🧄
1️⃣1️⃣ Beets & Swiss Chard – They thrive together, maximizing space and adding color to the garden. 🥬🔴
1️⃣2️⃣ Broccoli & Calendula – Calendula deters pests and attracts beneficial insects. 🥦🌼
Avoid These Common Mistakes:
❌ Overcrowding plants, which leads to competition for nutrients.
❌ Pairing incompatible plants that inhibit each other’s growth.
❌ Neglecting crop rotation, which can lead to soil depletion and pest buildup.
By strategically pairing plants, you’ll create a healthier, more productive raised bed garden. Happy planting! 🌱✨
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