Companion planting is a great way to keep pests, includingcabbage worms, away from plants.
What Is a Companion Plant?
A companion plant is compatible with and beneficial to another plant.
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Carrots are compatible with cabbage because, like the latter, it is a cool-season vegetable.
Cabbage and carrots share sunlight, water, and soil preferences.
Moreover, carrots and cabbage are attacked by different pests.
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Herbs can also positively impact soil fertility for cabbage.
Try planting chamomile, coriander, dill, mint, thyme, sage, and oregano.
The two plants should have the same growing or soil nutrient requirements and not crowd each other out.
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The two plants are not attacked by the same pests, which would invite an infestation.
A beneficial insect for cabbage attacks other insects that will harm your crop.
When planting cabbage, sow seeds 1/4-inch deep, spaced 24-36 inches apart.
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you might also plant them 12-14 inches apart in rows spaced 36-44 inches apart.
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Burks M.Growing guide: cabbage.SeedSavers.
