What plants in a vegetable garden need to planted next to each other in order to thrive? Or does it matter?
By Leighann on May 3, 2009 in Gardening
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I was given a plot layout years ago for a vegetable garden but of course I’ve missed placed it. I remember being told that you can’t plant potatoes and onions together. Now I’m worried that I’m going to fail before I even really begin.
just don't plant potatoes and onions together. Otherwise, just try to group plants together that grow similarly. Tomatoes and squash grow about the same, and beans and corn will grow in the same of conditions. As long as you aren't crowding drastically different species together, you'll do just fine. Ideally, melons, squash, beans, should be in the same part of the garden. Greens, lettuce, turnips, brussel sprouts, beets, cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower can be close to each other. Potatoes can have their own individual section as can onions.
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John Black
| May 3, 2009 | Reply
It is about what nutrient that plants need, and what it may give.
peanuts give Nitrogen (the bacteria on the root actually)
banana needs plenty of potassium,
carbohydrate means need plenty of sun.
colorful one needs micro nutrients, eg: Fe, Mg, ect
other thing: if the root goes deep under ground, it isn’t affected by something that grow on the surface.
if something wrong, just put some manure. it'll helps a lot.
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Henry W
| May 3, 2009 | Reply
I found a great resource here from Gardener’s Supply Company. They have some great planned gardens for raised beds. They do have a tool to design your own, but it only tells you how many plants you can put in a square foot area, not what plants grow well together.
As far as fear of failure – the best thing to do with a garden is to make sure you give it plenty of water, prepare your soil with compost and possibly other nutrients (if you are starting now, you can buy compost, but be sure to make your own compost pile for next year). Plant seeds or plants that are appropriate for your “zone”. I.e. no mangos in Minnesota. And follow the instructions on the seed packages. If you live in a cold area, it’s good to start your seeds inside (in a green house, on the window sill) before planting outside. Then just go for it! The best way to fail is to never do anything! Start with easy to grow plants like potatoes, onions, garlic, and lettuces. This will build your confidence, and you’ll be an excellent gardener in no time. Let gardening be fun, and don’t stress out about it!
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