Learn how to interplant to save space and bring other amazing benefits to your garden.
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How to Interplant
Interplanting, (also referred to as intercropping) is a method of planting certain crops together to increase growing space in the garden.
While increasing garden space is a huge benefit to interplanting, there are also many other benefits.
Benefits of Interplanting
- Attracts beneficial insects and pollinators
- Helps repel pests
- Reduces disease
- Less space for weeds
- Increases soil health
Interplant with Vegetables
Crops that don’t compete with each other for space or food are ideal interplanting companions.
- Bush beans and Lettuce
- Cucumbers and Peas
- Radishes and Onions
- Radishes and Garlic
- Beets and Brassicas (Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts)
- Strawberries and Spinach
Interplant with Herbs
Tucking herbs in among your crops saves space and may help increase the crops flavor.
- Thyme and Potatoes
- Basil and Tomatoes
- Cilantro and Peppers
- Sage and Brassicas
- Chives and Lettuce
- Dill and Cucumbers
- Parsley and Garlic
Interplant with Flowers
Flowers not only add beauty to the garden but also attract beneficial insects and pollinators and may help repel pests.
- Marigold and Tomatoes
- Nasturtium and Peppers
- Chamomile and Brassicas
Interplanting your crops together will save you a ton of space and will bring many more benefits to your garden.
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