simple life
Garden Ornament
I have searched many sites on companion planting but can't seem to find a match for watermelon or potatos.
Any thoughts on either of these?
Any thoughts on either of these?
companion planting
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Beekissed
Garden Master
Nasturtiums for any of your watermelons, squash or cucumbers. Potatoes? Haven't heard of any except maybe marigolds or painted daisies. I bet someone on this forum knows one, though!
Tutter
Deeply Rooted
Potatoes:
I always plant horseradish at the corners of my potato beds. Marigolds are nice, too. I sometimes plant one eggplant as a lure, per bed.
If you are looking for vegetables to plant with them, you can try beans. Also corn...though it's a little late, since it's planted, and cabbage.
I never plant tomatoes with potatoes.
Watermelons:
Again, marigolds. Also, nasturtiums.
I am always careful not to overplant marigolds. Some are good, but more are not necessarily better.
There's more to it, but I think this is a good place to start. I hope it helps!
I always plant horseradish at the corners of my potato beds. Marigolds are nice, too. I sometimes plant one eggplant as a lure, per bed.
If you are looking for vegetables to plant with them, you can try beans. Also corn...though it's a little late, since it's planted, and cabbage.
I never plant tomatoes with potatoes.
Watermelons:
Again, marigolds. Also, nasturtiums.
I am always careful not to overplant marigolds. Some are good, but more are not necessarily better.
There's more to it, but I think this is a good place to start. I hope it helps!
OaklandCityFarmer
Deeply Rooted
Corn or sunflowers help shade watermelons since they do enjoy that in the afternoon.
I agree with the other suggestions.
Just adding my opinion as well.
I agree with the other suggestions.
Just adding my opinion as well.
calee
Chillin' In The Garden
I second the recommendation for beans & marigolds with potatoes. They also *look* pretty in combination (marigolds around the edges, then potatoes, then bush beans, then runner beans). I've been thinking about making a child's teepee garden with this combination so our son would have a little hideaway.
