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Tomatoes and Basil
Basil repels insects harmful to tomatoes and may also enhance flavor.
Carrots and Onions
Onions can deter carrot flies, and they occupy different soil levels reducing competition.
Lettuce and Chives
Chives deter aphids and can improve the taste and growth of lettuce.
Cabbage and Dill
Dill attracts beneficial wasps that control pests of the cabbage.
Corn and Beans
Beans fix nitrogen in soil benefiting corn, while cornstalks act as a trellis for beans.
Cucumbers and Radishes
Radishes can lure pest insects away from cucumbers, acting as a trap crop.
Peppers and Marigolds
Marigolds emit a substance that deters nematodes and other garden pests from peppers.
Broccoli and Rosemary
Rosemary deters cabbage flies and carrot flies which can harm broccoli.
Zucchini and Nasturtium
Nasturtium serves as a trap crop for squash bugs and also can lure away aphids.
Spinach and Strawberries
Spinach can provide ground cover to reduce weeds near strawberries. Strawberries provide lightly shaded soil beneficial for spinach in hot weather.
Garlic and Roses
Garlic can help deter aphids from roses and may improve their health and fragrance.
Potatoes and Horseradish
Horseradish, planted at the corners of a potato patch, can deter potato bugs.
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