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    I found the article in the GYO on companion planting very interesting and wondered if anyone had any top tips with regard to what works for them.
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    Aerodynamically the bumblebee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumblebee doesn't know that so it goes on flying anyway.
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  • #2
    Nasturtiums

    I found planting nasturtiums a useful companion plant with many veg, they draw of the black fly and the leaves that are swarming with them are easy to pick off and burn.

    Tagetes with tomatoes work well too.

    Andrewo
    Best wishes
    Andrewo
    Harbinger of Rhubarb tales

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    • #3
      As we have only recently subscribed, we missed the piece on companion planting. This is something I would like to know more about. We've got the Bob Flowerdew book for ideas but what are people planning to grow this year?
      I understand that nasturtiums can help prevent woolly aphid on apple trees; sage is an insect repellant around tomatoes ; marigolds help prevent whitefly in the greenhouse ; garlic around the base of a plum tree decreases curculios (whatever that is!); nettles under fruit trees improves the ripening of the fruit.
      Any others?
      Also is there anyway to get a copy of what was recommended in the Nov/ Dec issue on this feature?
      Last edited by Nicos; 10-02-2006, 06:46 PM.
      "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

      Location....Normandy France

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      • #4
        Companion Planting

        Nicos
        Have sent you lists that were in mag by E mail -too big to post on forum or to send by PM - even when split into three sections !!If anyone else wants a copy, let me know
        Rat
        Last edited by sewer rat; 10-02-2006, 09:53 PM.
        Rat

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        • #5
          Thanks for that. Will read with interest!
          "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

          Location....Normandy France

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          • #6
            I found a website the other day (i'll try and find the url) and they'd planted Tagetes between their cabages, don't know if it worked, but it looked nice.
            ntg
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            Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark.
            A large group of professionals built the Titanic
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            • #7
              Here are some previous threads where people have put lists of useful information in respect of Companian Planting.
              http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ight=companion
              http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ight=companion

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              • #8
                This is a slightly different take on companion planting and will be of use for those of you with smaller spaces in which to garden.

                Vegetables whos roots occupy different depths in the ground often make good companions.By using planting combinatons in this way much more can be grown from the same piece of land. Examples of this are....beetroot & kohlrabi, garlic and tomatoes, carrots & peas. Many combinations like this should be possible.
                Geordie

                Te audire non possum. Musa sapientum fixa est in aure


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                • #9
                  I use companion planting as described by Geordie above because of my lack of space, I also practice a bit of potage, it is a fascinating area and well worth reading up on.
                  Best wishes
                  Andrewo
                  Harbinger of Rhubarb tales

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                  • #10
                    basil is a good friend

                    I grow basil with my toms. It seems to inhibit/discourage all manner of flying pests. The good thing is that its presence reminds you to pluck a few leaves to go with your yummy toms.
                    I'm dreaming of sun warmed sliced toms with good quality mozzerella, fragrant basil leaves, a slosh of balsamic vinager and a glug of olive oil.......paradise. Roll on the summer.

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                    • #11
                      Tagetes are also good with tomatoes too. Around me, I can only grow basil indoors without it being destroyed by the weather.
                      Best wishes
                      Andrewo
                      Harbinger of Rhubarb tales

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