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Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)is aculinary herbgrown for its pungent, fragrant leaves.
What Is Companion Planting?
Like most herbs, parsley grows best in full sun, and can tolerate some light shade.
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When looking for companion plants, it’s best to look for ones that thrive in the same conditions.
Learn which herbs, vegetables, fruits, and flowers make the best parsley companion plants.
Parsley’s strong aroma also deters asparagus beetles, helping to reduce infestations.
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Tomatoes
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Parsley and tomatoes make a great pair in any garden.
Parsley attractsbeneficial insectslike hoverflies that feed on aphids, luring them away from tomatoes.
Parsley attracts beneficial insects, while basil is known torepel unwanted ones such as mosquitoesand flies.
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both plants are edible.
Beans
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Beans of all kindsgrow well with an array of plants.
In return, the scent of parsley helps deter bean pests.
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To keep these unwanted pests away, plant a ring of parsley around the trunk of your apple tree.
Parsley attracts tachinid flies, which will attack the codling moth in its pupa stage.
Both of these pests can be deterred by parasitic wasps and parasitic flies that flowering parsley attracts.
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Parsley flowers attract tachinid flies, which feed on cutworms, a common legume pest.
When harvested together, they can both be used in an array of recipes.
Planting parsley nearby lessens the risk of an infestation.
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Marigolds
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Many flowers make great companion plants for parsley.
When paired with parsley, they make quite the pest-fighting duo.
However,rosesare prone to an array of pests, including aphids, wasps, flies, and beetles.
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Plants You Shouldn’t Plant With Parsley
Not all plant combinations will thrive together.
Manybut not allherbs are good companion plants for parsley.
Avoid planting parsley near mint, dill, and cilantro, as they can easily cross-pollinate.
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you’ve got the option to plant parsley in garden beds or containers.
Yes, marigolds and parsley are great companion plants that enhance each other’s pest-deterring properties.
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