Savvy gardener have long observed that sealed vegetables and herbs will maturate better , or worse , when plant near sure other character of herbaceous plant and vegetable . This praxis , known as companion planting , is another way to facilitate your vegetable garden green groceries as much as it possibly can .

Root Vegetables

Carrots and parsnips have similar growing conditions and can be planted side by side . Because they can take up to 28 days to germinate and are slow to get started growing , carrot and parsnip are often interplanted with radish . The tight - maturing radish will germinate , grow , mature and be quick for harvesting by the time all of the carrots and parsnips have germinated and the seedling are ready for cut .

Three Sisters

The three sister of corn , pole bean and crush are a expectant example of fellow traveller planting . Plant the corn whiskey in a grid pattern . After it germinates , sow three or four seed of pole beans in a circle around the individual corn whiskey seedling . As the corn grows it will support the pole noodle as they grow and mature . Finally , sow a duad of squash seeds at least 6 feet apart and equally spaced in the mature bed . Their rambling vines will create a live mulch that will shadow the dirt , economize moisture and check the growth of weeds .

Cucumbers and Melons

cucumber and melons also grow well together in the vegetable garden . They are both vines and will either scramble along the undercoat or climb a support structure . cucumber and melon vine prefer hot weather and should n’t be planted until after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warm up up completely . Due to the high water content of their fruits , both cucumbers and melons need a lot of water when their yield are develop and ripening .

Vegetables Should Be Planted Together?

Several unripe vegetables can be grow side by side , with beneficial effects lead in a tasty , healthier harvest home . Growing leek alongside celery also improves growth and keeps aside pesky carrot flies . Protein and fiber - full-bodied bean are good companions for an array of vegetable , but not so safe for others . Do not plant beans with peppers , garlic or onions — try corn instead . When bean die back at the end of the spring up season , they supercede the N strip from the grunge by edible corn , making it fecund again . Tomatoes benefit when planted next to certain vegetables and also keep some plants safe from injury . Plant asparagus near tomatoes to protect it from asparagus beetle while also slowing the growth of sens . Tomatoes are also compatible with carrot , chives and Allium cepa . Many herbs also spring up well with tomatoes , including Petroselinum crispum and basil .

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