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6 great companions for fruit trees
- Bergamot/bee balm. This is an aromatic family of herbs, which means you gain an eye-catching flowering plant which bees and other pollinators love, and its flowers and leaves can also be used in your cooking. ...
- Chives. Allium schoenoprasum. ...
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- Cow parsley. ...
- Buckwheat. ...
- Comfrey.
- What plants go well with fruit trees?
- What fruits and vegetables can be planted together?
- Can you put flowers around fruit trees?
- What is a good companion plant for apple trees?
- What should you not plant beside lettuce?
- What vegetables should not be planted next to each other?
- What herbs are best planted next to each other?
- What can I plant next to Peppers?
- Can I plant strawberries under fruit trees?
- Which fruit trees have tap roots?
- How far apart should fruit trees be planted?
What plants go well with fruit trees?
Various plants can be planted around the fruit tree which help it to grow even better and give more production. This is called companion planting. Garlic, onion, marigold, basil, mint, lemon grass, nastur- tium, comfrey, coriander, fennel, dill, tansy and wormwood are some examples of companion plants.
What fruits and vegetables can be planted together?
Companion Planting Chart
| Type of Vegetable | Friends |
|---|---|
| Strawberries | Bush beans, caraway, chives, lettuce, onions, sage, spinach, squash |
| Tomatoes | Asparagus, carrots, celery, onions, parsley, peppers |
| Zucchini | Beans, corn, dill, garlic, marigolds, nasturtiums, oregano, peas, radishes, spinach |
Can you put flowers around fruit trees?
What grows well with fruit? Companion planting with fruit trees isn't only about planting a lot of pretty blooming plants in the orchard, although there's certainly nothing wrong with planting nectar-rich flowers that attract pollinators.
What is a good companion plant for apple trees?
The following plants include apple tree companions that deter pests and enrich the soil when cut back and left as mulch:
- Comfrey.
- Nasturtium.
- Chamomile.
- Coriander.
- Dill.
- Fennel.
- Basil.
- Lemongrass.
What should you not plant beside lettuce?
Try to avoid growing lettuce next to broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, or kohlrabi—while some varieties of lettuce may help these cabbage-family (brassicas) crops to grow, these plants have particular root secretions that can prevent lettuce seeds from germinating.
What vegetables should not be planted next to each other?
Other commonly believed plant incompatibilities include the following plants to avoid near one another:
- Mint and onions where asparagus is growing.
- Pole beans and mustard near beets.
- Anise and dill neighboring carrots.
- Cucumber, pumpkin, radish, sunflower, squash, or tomatoes close to potato hills.
What herbs are best planted next to each other?
Cilantro, tarragon, and basil love full sun, and all require more moisture to be happy. They grow well together since you can keep them watered at the same rate. When it comes to herbs that prefer sandier, drier soil, consider planting sage, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, oregano and lavender near each other.
What can I plant next to Peppers?
Peppers – Pepper plants make good neighbours for asparagus, basil, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, endive, oregano, parsley, rosemary, squash, Swiss chard, and tomatoes. Never plant them next to beans, Brassicas, or fennel.
Can I plant strawberries under fruit trees?
So it is possible, but will require some extra effort. Just one more vote in favor of strawberrys around fruit trees. I have strawberries around some of my cherries and my plum trees.
Which fruit trees have tap roots?
Some plants with taproots:
- Beetroot.
- Burdock.
- Carrot.
- Sugar beet.
- Dandelion.
- Parsley.
- Parsnip.
- Poppy mallow.
How far apart should fruit trees be planted?
The following are some of the basic space requirements for fruit trees. Standard apple trees need 30 to 35 feet (9-11 m.) between trees, while semi-dwarf apples require 15 feet (5 m.) and dwarf apples need only 10 feet (3 m.) Peach trees should be spaced 20 feet (6 m.) apart.
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