Companion planting is a method used to obtain a well-balanced garden wherein symbiotic plants are grouped close together. Just as there are good combinations when companion planting, so too there are detrimental plantings. Take carrot companion planting for instance. There are beneficial carrot companion plants and others that react badly in close proximity. About Carrot Companion Planting Companion planting creates a more diverse garden with the benefits of sharing nutrients efficiently, repelling pests and attracting beneficial pollinators. A companion planting of carrots and onions for instance is a long standing tradition, wherein the aroma of the onions deters the carrot root fly and the smell of the carrots repels onion fly from the onions. Another option to plant to repel carrot fly is mint. It is thought that the strong scent from this herb and alliums repel the fly, although there is no scientific data and this method may be best […]
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