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From aromatic herbs to green beans, here are the best companion plants to grow with eggplants:
- Marigolds: Marigolds are one of the most popular companion plants for vegetable gardens. ...
- Spinach: Eggplants can provide spinach with shade in the summer, while the green superfood helps retain soil moisture.
- What grows well with eggplants?
- What should not be planted with eggplant?
- Can zucchini and eggplant grow together?
- Can okra and eggplant be planted together?
- How many eggplants will one plant produce?
- How far apart should you plant eggplant?
- Where should I plant eggplant in my garden?
- Do eggplants grow back every year?
- Can you plant eggplant and broccoli together?
- What can you not plant next to zucchini?
- How do you make eggplant grow faster?
- What can you not plant next to potatoes?
What grows well with eggplants?
Peppers, both sweet and hot, make good companion plants, as they have the same growing needs and are susceptible to the same pests and diseases. Tomatoes are often used as eggplant companions. Again, be sure not to shade the eggplant. Potatoes and spinach are also said to make great companion plantings too.
What should not be planted with eggplant?
Eggplant – A good companion for amaranth, beans, marigolds, peas, peppers, spinach, and thyme. Do not plant eggplants near fennel. Fennel – Not a companion for any garden food plant, fennel will actually inhibit growth in bush beans, kohlrabi, tomatoes, and others.
Can zucchini and eggplant grow together?
A: No. Eggplant and zucchini are heavy feeders, and will compete for nutrients in the soil. Although zucchini isn't a specifically harmful vegetable, it could shade out the plant and isn't the best choice.
Can okra and eggplant be planted together?
Eggplant. Eggplant is a nightshade vegetable, like peppers, that is also beneficial when planted near okra. Eggplant and okra benefit from nutrients that each plant releases into the soil, causing each one to grow stronger and healthier.
How many eggplants will one plant produce?
The standard eggplant produces egg-shaped, glossy, purple-black fruit. 'Black Beauty' is the traditional eggplant size. One plant produces 4 to 6 large rounded fruit.
How far apart should you plant eggplant?
Space eggplants 18 inches apart, in rows 30 to 36 inches apart.
Where should I plant eggplant in my garden?
Plant eggplant when soil temps are above 50° F and all chances of frost have passed. Space eggplant 24 to 36 inches apart and stake them once established to prevent toppling. Choose an area with abundant sunlight and fertile, well-drained soil.
Do eggplants grow back every year?
Eggplant is a frost tender, heat loving, branching bushy plant with thick, woody stems. ... Mature plants range from 1 to 8 feet in height. Although eggplant is a perennial, it is more commonly grown as an annual.
Can you plant eggplant and broccoli together?
Some plants may harm your broccoli harvest by using the same soil nutrients or by attracting pests. Here's what to avoid planting alongside broccoli: Nightshades. Tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers seem to have an adverse effect on broccoli in most cases, but this may not always be true in your garden.
What can you not plant next to zucchini?
Potato: Potatoes, like zucchini, are heavy feeders, meaning they monopolize the absorption of nutrients in soil. Avoid planting these next to zucchini as they'll impact the growth of your squash.
How do you make eggplant grow faster?
Start seeds late
Thanks to their broad leaves, eggplant seedlings grow quickly, gaining size faster than tomatoes or peppers. If you have a long, warm growing season and use a split season planting plan, you can start seeds in midsummer for a fall crop. Set out the seedlings out during a spell of cloudy weather.
What can you not plant next to potatoes?
Plants to Avoid Placing Near Potatoes Include:
- Tomatoes.
- Eggplants.
- Peppers.
- Cucumbers.
- Pumpkins/Squash.
- Onions.
- Fennel.
- Carrots.
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