Never put alliums in this bed as they are known to stunt growth of asparagus and parsley, nor do they get on with sage
Avoid planting potatoes in this bed as like asparagus, they have a deep root system and will compete
These strong smelling herbs will help repel some pests and act as a mulch - plus their flowers will attract pollinators
These strong smelling herbs will help repel some pests and act as a mulch - plus their flowers will attract pollinators
If planting lettuce in this bed, avoid planting it next to the parsley which can cause it to bolt
Also avoid in this bed: lemon balm, potatoes, Camomile and Fennel
Bed 1b
Perenial
Chamomile
Nasturtium
Annual / Bienniel
Potatoes
Lettuce
Thyme
Garlic
Onions
Radish
Beans
Peas
Beneficial Flowers
Petunas
Calendula
Borage
Plants to avoid in this bed while there are potatoes in it (but can go in in a subsequent year): brassicas,
cucumber, squash, carrots, sunflowers,
Plants to avoid putting in this bed at any time: asparagus, tomatoes, peppermint, raspberries, asparagus, fennel
Nasturtium can be either perenial or annual depending on the variety. As well as attracting pollinators they can draw in near by pests (a trap crop) that would otherwise be attacking your veggies.
Garlic and onions can help repel pests that bother potatoes.
Peas and beans will help fix nutrient levels in the soil which in turn helps the potatoes which are heavy feeders, however, the onions and garlic may suppress the beans and peas from growing.
Bed 2
Perenial
Chives
Rosemary
Sage
Annual / Biennial
Carrots
Onion
Leeks
Radish
Lettuce
Beneficial Flowers
Nasturtium
This bed should be well-draining and watered regularly for this years plants
Plants to avoid in this bed whilst growing carrots: dill, potatoes, spinach, pea and beans
Plants to avoid planting in this bed full stop / any time: Parnsips (due to crop rotation interference and pest spreading), asparagus
Radishes help to loosen the soil
Roasemary and sage help to disguise the smell of carrots to help prevent carrot flies from finding them.
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