Top 5 Companion Plants to Maximize Yields, Enhance Flavor and Deter Pests

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Companion planting is a method of garden used by pairing certain varieties of plants which will benefit one another to help maximize yields, enhance flavors, or distract/deter pests. In this video, I explain my top 5 favorite companion plants and why! 1) Beans and Peas - fix nitrogen in soil, especially good to plant with green plants like spinach, lettuce, kale 2) Allums - deters pests and grows very quickly taking a small amount of space, can be staggered or planted easily in pots with plants where space is limited 3) Marigolds - deters and distracts many types of pests, creates a natural pesticide in soil, works well as companion to many plant varieties 4) Herbs - deters pests and enhances flavor in tomatoes 5) Radishes - also grows where space is limited, will serve as good companion to squash as they deter squash bugs Please like and subscribe for more informative videos on helpful topics for urban patio/container garden success!

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Good information and practical approach--thanks.

Peppers do not like onions or even being too close to them

Ah! We had a lot of horned worms on our tomato plants, so much so that we didnt even enjoy the fruits of our heirloom plant. And our basil plants were planted YARDS AWAY. Thanks for the tips, will definitely remember when planting next year.

I plant as many varieties of companions that I can on my micro farm. I never have pest problems and get some great harvests. Thanks for the video you have a nice garden. Borage is also a wonderful herb to add, as it's edible and also makes a really nice edible flower. This year I plan to do Borage flower ice cubes with my daughter Karin.
Happy Gardening
Marty Ware (Australian Micro Farmer)

Did you know also, the flowers makes a great tea, for your eyes, yes your eyes, contain something call lutien.

i appreciate you...

I'm going out and buying radish plants and marigolds.

Are there good companions to currant? I get a lot of caterpillars on them.

Hi, what do you suggest to plant against red spider mite on tomatoes, eggplant and peppers? Thanks.

don't the plants have to be in the ground for plants to bring up the nutrients to the plants u desire to have all the benefits?

Awesome tips thank you !!!

Can we please have a longer look at your vertical garden and would you talk us through it too?
Thank you.

Are the smaller tubes inside each 5 gal. bucket for watering? Thank you in advance for your time.

Great information. This year I am going to try companion planting for the first time, probably in walmart "grow bags" - I know what I just learned in your video will be valuable. Thank you!

I had great success last year with vertical growing on cattle fence. Tomato and bush bean worked great backed by sunflowers. I mix coffee grounds with egg shell and char for my start. Coffee grounds on top repels squash bugs. Coffee filters around the squash plant keeps snails away all Summer. Great video!

Rabbits LOVE my chives...I can't grow them because the bunnies chew them right down to the ground. Their favorite plant by far. ;)

What is the pvc pipe for in the containers? Is it used to add water? Thank you for the info. I hope to implement this in my garden.

I am concerned about thyme being added to tomatoes since tomatoes need much water unlike thyme plant.

Cheers from aus darl