companion planting, and insect repellant plants

[nuggdigger]

www.ommas-aarden.net/comp_plant.htm




Insect-Repellant Plants
All plant-eating bugs avoid members of the onion family--probably because they stink.
The greater the distance any bug has to cross from one feast to the next, the more likely it will itself become prey.
Cabbage butterflies that have to flit all over the garden in search of cole crops will get more
predatory attention than butterflies that can settle in one bed.
The striped Colorado Potato Beetle is a nightshade nightmare and will feed on any plant related to potatoes,
such as tomatoes, peppers or eggplant.



Basil -- Flies, Mosquitoes, Asparagus Beetle, Tomato Worm

Borage-- Tomato Worm

Calendula -- Asparagus Beetles, Tomato Worms

Catnip -- Ants, Aphids, Cockroaches, Flea Beetle, Japanese Beetles

Chrysanthemum -- Mexican Bean Beetle

Cosmos-- Mexican Bean Beetle

Coriander -- Aphids

Dandelion -- Colorado Potato Beetle

Dead Nettle-- Potato Beetle

Fennel-- Fleas

Flax -- Potato Beetle

Garlic -- Aphids, Apple Scab, Borers, Japanese Beetles, Peach Leaf Curl Disease, Spider Mites, Ants

Geranium-- Cabbage Worm, Red Spider Mite

Henbit -- General insect repellant

Horseradish-- Potato Beetle

Hyssop -- Cabbage Moth

Japanese Beetle -- Rue and white-flowered geraniums

Lavender-- Mice, Ticks, Moths

Marigold -- Mexican Bean Beetle, Nematodes, aphids, Colorado Potato Beetles and whiteflies

Mint-- Ants, Aphids, Cabbage Moth, Fleas, Mice

Mole Plant -- Mice, Moles

Nasturnium -- White Flies, Squash Bugs, Striped Pumpkin Beetle, Wooly Aphid (apple)



Oregano-- Cabbage Butterfly, Cucumber Beetle

Parsley-- Beetles

Pennyroyal-- Fleas, Flies, Mosquitoes

Pot Marigold -- Asparagus Beetle, Tomato Worm

Radish -- Cucumber Beetle, Flea Beetles

Rosemary-- Bean Beetles, Cabbage Moth, Carrot Fly

Rue -- Flies, Japanese Beetle, Cats, Dogs

Sage -- Bean beetle, Cabbage Moth, Carrot Fly, Slugs

Southernwood -- Cabbage Moth

Sunflower-- Armyworm

Tansy-- Ants, Fleas, Flies, Japanese Beetle, Moths, Striped Cucumber Beetles, Squash Bugs

Thyme --Cabbage Worm

Wormwood-- Animals, cabbage moth
Beneficial Insects
Many of the flowers that attract or provide shelter and food for helpful insects are perennials.
a fact you can use to your advantage by locating your perennial garden near your vegetable garden.

Assassin Bug -- Caterpillars, Flies

Big-Eyed Bug -- Aphids, Caterpillars, Leafhoppers, Mites;
attracted by: Clover, Goldenrod, Soybeans.

Braconid Wasp -- Aphids, Armyworm, Cabbageworm, Cornborer, Codling Moth, Elm Bark Beetle, Horn
Worm; attracted by: Dill, Parsley, Yarrow.

Damselbug --Aphids, Caterpillars, Leafhoppers, Thrips;
attracted by: Alfalfa.

Ground Beetle --Caterpillars, Cabbage Maggot, Colorado Potato Beetle Larvae, Cutworms, Slugs, Snails;
attracted by: Clover.

Honeybee -- Pollinator

Hover Fly (Syrphid Fly) -- the larvae eat aphids, various beetles and caterpillars, leafhoppers,
mealybugs and thrips--attracted by: chamomile, asters, cornflower, black-eyed Susans and marigolds.

Ichneumon Wasp --Beetle larvae, Caterpillars, Sawfly,

Lacewing --Aphids, Corn Earworms, Mites, Thrips

Lady Beetle --Aphids attracted by: morning glory vines, angelica, coreopsis, cosmos, sweet alyssum and tansy.

Minute Pirate Bug --Leafhopper nymphs, Spider mites, Thrips

Predatory Mite -- European Red Mites, Spider Mites

Praying Mantis -- Also predates beneficials

Rove Beetle --Aphids, Cabbage Maggot, Flies, Mites, Springtails

Soldier Beetle --Aphids, Beetle larvae, Caterpillars, Corn Rootworm, Cucumber Beetle, Grasshopper eggs;
attracted by: Goldenrod, Milkweed, Hydrangea

Spined Soldier Bug -- Caterpillars, Sawfly larvae

Tachinid Fly --Caterpillars

Tiger Beetle --General predator

Yellowjacket -- Flies, caterpillars

Beneficial Parasitoid Wasps and Hoverflies are attracted to:
Alyssum, Buckwheat, Cilantro, Fennel, Mustard, Phacelia, and Yarrow
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Beneficial predator insects are attracted to these pollen and nectar plants :
Carrot, Catnip, Coneflowers, Daisy, Dill, Fennel, Goldenrod, Lemon Balm, Mint, Parsley,
Peppermint, Spearmint, Thyme, Yarrow.


still workin on the companion plant part..but the link works great...lol

peace

[nuggdigger]

Through the ages gardeners have noticed and spoken of plant marriages - the symbiotic relationships of certain plants that are often found together in nature, and seem to grow better when planted next to each other in your garden.

Early mediterranean gardeners found that planting Basil (sweet) next to their tomato plants gave them larger, healthier, better tasting tomatoes. Perhaps the tomatoes' roots absorb some root exudate of the basil, or "breathe" some secretion of this sweet smelling herb. Or, as in the case of the pigweed, the deep roots of a plant will bring nutrients up from the subsoil to the benefit of the entire garden.

Although the belief in companion planting is widespread, even its staunchest advocates aren't always certain what causes this material benefit. In some of these plant relationships it is merely the physical characteristics of the plant itself that prove beneficial. For this reason marjoram planted here and there in a garden is said to improve the overall flavor of your vegetable crop.

Certain plants have properties that ward off insects or deter weeds. There is scientific evidence for example, that the marigold keeps the soil free of nematodes and other insects such as the tomato worm.

Following are more companion plants and their beneficial relationships:
Beans: Interplant with potatoes. Aids the growth of most other vegetables.
Beets: Improve the production of onions.
Borage : Attracts bees, deters tomato worm, and gets along well with tomatoes.
Cabbage: Helps peas, lettuce and onions.
Celery : Leeks, tomatoes, bush beans, cabbage.
Chives : Planted around the base of fruit trees will discourage insects from climbing the trunk. Companion to carrots.
Cucumbers : Do especially well in close company of beans, peas, corn, radishes and sunflowers.
Dill : Improves the growth and health of cabbage. Dislikes carrots.
Fennel: Keep away from your garden, fennel is disliked by most plants.
Garlic : Improves the growth and health of roses and raspberries. Deters Japanese beetles.
Henbit: Is said to be a general insect repellent.
Horseradish : Plant at corners of potato patch, deters potato bug.
Kohlrabi : A member of the turnip family. Likes beets as company.
Lemon Balm: Attracts bees for pollination. Keep under control.
Marigold: The workhorse of pest deterrents. Plant throughout the garden to discourage beetles, nematodes and other insects.
Mint : Companion to cabbage and tomatoes, improves health and flavor while deterring white cabbage moth.
Nasturtium : Plant under fruit trees. Deters aphids and squash bugs.
Onions : Good with beans and protects lettuce against slugs.
Painted Daisy : Keeps aphids off itself and neighboring plants.
Parsley : Like asparagus.
Peas : Help the growth of all plants. Adds nitrogen to the soil.
Radishes : Serve as a general aid in repelling insects.
Rue: Keep rue away from basil. Improves general condition of roses and raspberries. Hung in a bunch near the door repels flies.
Sage : Contributes to the growth of rosemary, carrots, cabbage, peas and beans.
Spearmint: Scattered on pantry shelves and closets it will prevent an infestation and repel clothes moths.
Soybeans: Like peas, soybeans seem to promote the growth and overall health of a garden.
Sunflower : Assists the growth of beans and cucumbers.
Tarragon : Good throughout the garden.
Thyme : Deters cabbage worm.
Tomatoes : Aid onions, chives, parsley, marigold, lima beans and asparagus.



Also check out from Ommas-Aarden this kewl companion planting guide, which I was unable to transpose here:hide:

http://www.ommas-aarden.net/comp_plant.htm

peace

[c-ray]

in permaculture there is the concept of "guilds", which are defined as communities of plants that associate and do well together
could be native grasses for instance, or the three sisters corn, beans and maize
I wonder what plants form a guild with cannabis?
in china it was said that cannabis was commonly grown with mulberry
in india, nepal, etc. I wonder what plants we would find growing alongside cannabis

[Tug]

For companion planting I hear garlic works with MJ, drives away the pests.

peace - Tug

[nuggdigger]

http://mojo.calyx.net/~olsen/HEMP/IHA/jiha4210.html

[nuggdigger]

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[QUOTE]Companion Plant Categories
Companion plants can benefit each other in a number of different ways, including:

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[c-ray]

yarrow is said to enhance essential oil production in nearby plants

[llamabox]

I plant Nicotania rustica around my outdoor crops. Works great as a bug repellent.

Just be carefull as there is enough nicotine in the leaves to cause an overdose just by handeling them to much.