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12 Potato Companion Plants For A Plentiful Harvest (Plus, 3 To Avoid!)
27.06.2024 - 23:45 / southernliving.com
There's perhaps no vegetable more humble than the potato. This starchy spud grows quietly underground but, once you've dug up your harvest, you're treated to everything from sides dishes like perfectly crisp homemade french fries to scalloped potatoes to recipes from breakfast to dinner. Potatoes are the versatile workhorse of the kitchen and, depending on the variety you plant, your harvest season could last several months.
But you'll find the most luck in growing a healthy crop of potatoes if you plant them with carefully selected companion plants that will enhance their flavor and help them grow without the threat of disease or pests.
How To Use Companion Planting in Your GardenWhen gardeners design their garden based on companion planting, they're strategically placing two or more plants next to each other that will offer benefits including adding nutrients into the soil, repelling pests, and creating the right environment for a more flavorful crop. Often, two companion plants will require the same growing conditions—light, soil, water, but they'll thrive based on different nutrients.
Best Companion Plants for PotatoesFor potatoes, the best companion plants are often those that grow with shallow root systems. These won't disturb the deep roots of potatoes. They also enjoy growing near herbs, like cilantro, basil, and parsley, which can enhance their flavor and set you up for the perfect baked potato.
Ready to plan your garden with an emphasis on the best garden friends for your potatoes? Here are twelve of the best companion plants to ensure you'll have an abundant, mild-tasting potato crop by late summer.
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Companion planting is the centuries-old practice of pairing plants in the garden that benefit one another. Our gardens function as interconnected communities, with different plants providing unique services. Some plants attract beneficial insects, others ward off pests, while some enhance soil health. Anyone who’s grown tomatoes knows they are heavy feeders, and often plagued by foliar diseases and a diversity of insect pests. They certainly stand to benefit from tomato companion plants that promote healthier plants and increased yields.