Companion planting for garlic

Companion planting for garlic is a great way to improve growth, repel pests, and boost overall garden health. Here are some plants that work well with garlic:

Good Companions for Garlic:

1. Carrots: Garlic can help repel pests that target carrots, like carrot flies.
2. Tomatoes: The strong smell of garlic deters certain pests, including aphids, which can damage tomato plants.
3. Cabbage Family (Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage): Garlic can help deter cabbage pests like aphids, cabbage worms, and other pests.
4. Rosemary: Helps repel the same pests as garlic, plus it benefits from the shade that garlic offers.
5. Beets: Garlic can help deter aphids and other pests that may affect beets.
6. Spinach and Lettuce: These leafy greens benefit from the pest-repelling properties of garlic.
7. Strawberries: Garlic can help repel aphids, spider mites, and other pests that might attack strawberries.
8. Chives: As another allium, chives work well with garlic by repelling pests like aphids and caterpillars.
9. Chilies: Garlic can help protect chilies from aphids, spider mites, and other pests.
10. Marigolds: Their scent can repel various insects, including nematodes, which might harm garlic.
11. Lavender: Repels insects like mosquitoes and can help keep pests away from garlic while also improving the garden’s aesthetic.
12. Horseradish: Works as a natural pest repellent and can be a good companion for garlic.
13. Chamomile: Helps improve garlic’s growth and may also benefit other companion plants by attracting beneficial insects like pollinators.

Plants to Avoid with Garlic:

• Beans and Peas: Garlic can stunt their growth due to the compounds it releases into the soil.
• Onions: While both are alliums, they can compete for nutrients and space.
• Asparagus: Garlic may compete with asparagus in terms of space and soil nutrients.
• Leeks: While they are both alliums, leeks and garlic don’t tend to do well together when planted too close.

These pairings can help create a balanced ecosystem in your garden, promoting plant health while reducing the need for pesticides.

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