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Fruition's Guide to Companion Planting
Companion Planting
Tomatoes love basil.
Kale loves dill.
Is it really that simple?
Yes and no.
Companion planting is the art of planting your garden so everything will thrive in their neighbor's company.
Here is the bottom line: diversity is essential for a healthy, gorgeous garden.
And the more the merrier: more species, more varieties, more flowers, more insects, more joy.
Our insectary mix, full of diversity delicious for countless species.
What makes a good companion plant? Here are the three characteristics I consider when pairing companion plants, followed by my four go-to companion plants for any garden.
Three Kinds of Companions
1. Height + Light
Tall plants can act as a living trellis for climbing crops. For example, pole beans grow marvelously up sunflowers and corn.
Lettuce and other leaf crops thrive in the shade of taller plants in summer.
Tall crops often create shade in your garden, as well. Limit the shade they make by planting tall crops north/south...
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