However, there is agricultural research in the field of companion planting that supports some of these observations.
Here are recommendations for what and what not to plant next to broccoli in your garden.
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are good companions for broccoli.
What speaks for them as companion plants is that all these plants have similar needs for nutrients and watering.
For this reason, planting these types of plants away from one another may be a better bet.
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The good test is to plant a few brassica plants near each other to see how they thrive.
Carrots are considered to be a good option for companion planting with broccoli.
The support of the trellis can help the broccoli grow upright.
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The best place toplant broccoliis in a spot that receives full sun, with moist but well-drained soil.
Companion Planting in Home Gardens.
University of Minnesota Extension.
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Companion Planting: A Method for Sustainable Pest Control.Iowa State University.
