What Is Companion Planting?
Carrots also attract lacewings and ladybugs, both of which eat the aphids that attack lettuce.
The two are both root vegetables, but they won’t compete for soil nutrients or space.
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Planting these two together increases the sugar and carotenoid in carrots.
Plus, marigolds will repel carrot rust flies and carrot psyllids.
Chives will enhance both the texture and taste of carrots while also repelling pests with their pungent onion smell.
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These two root vegetablesmake excellent companion plantsall summer long.
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Beets and carrots grow together like two peas in a pod.
They help add organic nutrients into the soil, creating a richer environment for carrots.
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The smell of sage will deter pesky and destructive carrot rust flies.
Pairing them with low-growing carrots helps cover ground area and prevent weeds from taking over.
Marigolds also help sweeten the flavor of carrots, by increasing both sugar and carotenoid in their roots.
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