Vegetables |
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Brassicas |
Nasturtium, cabbage white flies will lay their eggs on the nasturtium leaves |
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Courgette |
Marigold with their bright coloured flowers will attract pollinating insects |
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Carrots |
Sow spring onions or leeks to help repel carrot root fly with the added bonus of the carrots repelling onion fly |
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Radish |
Mint helps deter flea beetles |
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Runner beans |
Sweet peas will attract pollinating inserts |
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Tomato’s |
French Marigold or chives will deter whitefly and aphids |
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Potatoes |
Horseradish to increase their resistance to diseases |
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Squash |
Nasturtium again |
Fruits |
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Apple & Pears |
Parsley to attract the braconid wasp that feeds on the moths that feed on the leaves. |
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Apricot |
Chives, garlic, daffodils or nasturtium to help pollinate and the strong onion scents will deter unwanted aphids |
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Figs |
Marigold, Lemon balm, mustards to attract pollinating insects and deter unwanted pests |
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Grape vines |
Geraniums, chives, oregano attracts pollinating insects |
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Peppers & Chillies |
Alliums or basil to aid pollination |
Flowers |
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Calendula |
Mint and sage to deter pests |
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Roses |
Garlic to deter pests |
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Sweetpeas |
Catmint and lavender to aid pollination and deter pests |
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Wallflowers |
Garlic to deter pests |