Here are 16 celery companion plants to enhance your garden.
Onions deter carrot flies in particular, Jones says.
They must be planted in early spring for a good harvest.
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Chives deter aphids and can improve celery flavor, Jones says.
It blooms pretty white flowers that draw in wasps, which eat aphids and other pests.
The plant pulls plenty of nitrogen from the soil.
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This will allow the celery to grow unhindered without theuninvited weeds.
Marigolds
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Jones explains how marigolds repel nematodes and attract beneficial insects.
This is because the flowers attract many kinds of pollinators that like to eat pests like beetles.
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Pole beans fix nitrogen in the soil, which is beneficial for celerys growth, Jones says.
The celery scent can discourage whiteflies, which love the flavor of cucumbers, so they benefit one another.
Meanwhile, cucumbers grow tall, offering celery shade to combat too much sun exposure.
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Hence, these plants would compete with celery too much for root space.
Celery prefers well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter, Jones says.
Celery benefits from being planted near companion plants that deter pests or provide support, Jones says.
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So, any of the plants listed from marigolds to dill can help keep pests away from celery.
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