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Companion Plants For Growing Crops

Companion Plants For Growing Crops

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Companion Plants For Growing Crops

Basil:

  • Protects tomatoes from Aphids
  • Insect-repellent Leaves 

Nasturtium:

  • Lures aphids away from beans 
  • Attracts beneficial insects 

Coriander:

  • Scent repels aphids and carrot fly

Borage:

  • Protects tomatoes from hornworms 
  • Great pollinator attractor

Lavender:

  • Scent confuses pests
  • Pollinator attractor

Marigolds:

  • Deters Whitefly from tomatoes & aphids from beans
Companion Plants For Growing Crops

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