Companion Planting Cheat Sheet (Copy)

Written By Jordan Hodges

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  • Companion planting is when you intentionally place certain plant species near each other so they can benefit each other

  • Remember, every living thing thrives best with a friend!

  • Companion planting will:

    • Create bio-diversity (always the case in nature)

    • Build resilience (plant roots like to hold each other in support)

    • Protect the soil from the harsh sun rays by providing a living mulch which will help keep the microbes alive

  • Vertical planting: mix deep, medium, and shallow-rooted crops to ensure nutrient cycling in the rhizosphere.

  • Best vegetables for creating a living mulch:

    • Radishes

    • Beets

    • Carrots

    • Lettuce

  • Plant herbs in corners of the bed: the smell of herbs will deter 4- legged pests and attract pollinators.

Remember that in farming, anything with seeds is considered a fruit. Pollinators make these fruits possible.

  • Heavy feeders (to be planted in the middle of the bed) include anything that produces a “fruit” , like corn, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, okra, peppers, pumpkins, squash and tomatoes.

Root Depth Guide:

Shallow-rooted plants (0-12 inches)

- Lettuce

- Spinach

- Radishes

- Arugula

- Chives

- Basil

- Strawberries

Medium-Rooted Plants (12-24 inches)

- Cabbage

- Broccoli

- Peppers

- Beans

- Kale

- Carrots

- Turnips

- Oregano

Deep-Rooted Plants (24+ inches)

- Tomatoes

- Corn

- Asparagus

- Rhubarb

- Artichokes

- Sunflowers

- Dandelion

- Comfrey

Jordan Hodges
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