Marigold Companions What To Plant With Marigolds

Here are some common vegetables that enjoy marigold companions:

Cucumbers.
Melons.
Eggplants.
Squash.
Potatoes.
Lettuce.
Pumpkins.
Tomatoes.

What should not be planted with marigolds?
What herbs to plant with marigolds?
Can lavender and marigolds be planted together?
Should marigolds be planted with tomatoes?
What marigolds grow well with tomatoes?
What flowers can be planted with marigolds?
What is a good companion plant for Rosemary?
Can I plant marigolds with beans?
What is a good companion plant for lavender?
Does lavender spread in the garden?
What can you not plant with lavender?
Where should I put marigolds in my garden?

What should not be planted with marigolds?

Marigold – French Marigolds (Tagetes patula) produce chemicals that repel whitefly, Mexican bean beetles, root knot nematodes, and root lesion nematodes. Avoid planting them near beans.

What herbs to plant with marigolds?

Marigolds, fennel, chamomile and herbs such as caraway and coriander are great companions. Coriander (cilantro) is a favored annual among a variety of beneficial insects including lady beetles, green lacewings and parasitic wasps.

Can lavender and marigolds be planted together?

Lavender Companion Plants

Marigolds come in orange and yellow to complement purple lavender, while zinnias are available in many colors including white, yellow, orange, red, pink and violet. ... Lavender and sedum also make an attractive pairing for your flower garden.

Should marigolds be planted with tomatoes?

Marigolds and tomatoes are good garden buddies with similar growing conditions. ... Research studies have indicated that planting marigolds between tomatoes protects the tomato plants from harmful root-knot nematodes in the soil.

What marigolds grow well with tomatoes?

The most effective marigolds for nematode control are French marigolds (Tagetes patula).

What flowers can be planted with marigolds?

Here are a few ideas to help you decide what to plant with marigolds:

Allium.
Coreopsis.
Dusty miller.
Angelonia.
Gerbera daisies.
Asters.
Salvia.
Lantana.

What is a good companion plant for Rosemary?

In fact, the only herb that makes a good garden buddy for rosemary is sage. However, rosemary is a fantastic complement to many vegetables. The best companion for rosemary in your garden is broccoli. Rosemary wards off the insects that attack broccoli heads while broccoli enriches the soil, allowing rosemary to thrive.

Can I plant marigolds with beans?

Marigold: Marigolds deter Mexican bean beetles and other insect pests from several garden plants, including beans. ... In fact, marigolds are a recommended companion for many different edible plants. Nasturtium, summer savory, and rosemary: Nasturtium and rosemary both deter bean beetle pests.

What is a good companion plant for lavender?

Some good plants to grow with lavender which share similar needs are:

Echinacea.
Aster.
Sedum.
Wild indigo.
Baby's breath.
Drought tolerant roses.

Does lavender spread in the garden?

How much is it likely to spread? Lavender is a small shrub that usually grows 20 to 24 inches tall and wide. The height includes the flower stalks, so when not in bloom, the foliage may be only a foot tall. The plant does not spread as thyme, oregano, and other herbs tend to.

What can you not plant with lavender?

So, when you consider companion planting, shade plants are not compatible with lavender. While hostas, camellias, impatiens, coleus and fuchsia may be quite showy with your lavender, they just won't survive in lavender climate. Better plant those in your nearby shade garden.

Where should I put marigolds in my garden?

Choosing and Preparing a Planting Site

Marigolds thrive in full sunshine and can often withstand very hot summers. ...
If planted in shade and cool, moist areas, marigolds are prone to powdery mildew and won't bloom well.
Though they grow in almost any soil, marigolds do best in moderately fertile, well-drained soil.