{"id":26455,"date":"2021-12-22T21:42:25","date_gmt":"2021-12-22T21:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/?p=26455"},"modified":"2021-12-22T21:42:26","modified_gmt":"2021-12-22T21:42:26","slug":"you-should-never-grow-these-plants-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/you-should-never-grow-these-plants-together\/","title":{"rendered":"You Should NEVER Grow These Plants Together"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some plants thrive in close proximity to one another, providing nutrients or deterring hungry bugs. Others will suffocate them by robbing them of nutrition or attracting harmful insects.\n

There are a lot of gray areas when it comes to companion planting.\n

So, if you’re worried about failing in any way, simply let those ideas fade away like clouds in the sky. Allow them to float away, then plant your seeds in the garden in proper order. Near-perfect time is also something to strive for.\n

A note on companion planting\n

If there doesn\u2019t seem to be either a positive or negative relationship between two vegetables\/fruits, you can safely assume that it is just neutral.\n

From season to season, keep a sketch of your garden along with some notes taken throughout the growing period and jot down your successes as well as your failures. You might see a connection that can be avoided, or to foster in the future.\n

1. Asparagus\n

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Purple and green asparagus growing in a garden and being picked and put in a basket.\n

If asparagus is the highlight of your garden, you may have discovered one thing that it does not like. It really dislikes having wet feet! That being said, well-draining soil is an absolute necessity for asparagus.\n

At the same time, prevent asparagus from sharing space with all Alliums (leeks, garlic, onion) as they are said to stunt the growth of your stalks. Say good-bye to fennel too. At least, be sure to plant it as far away as possible.\n

You can try your luck with growing potatoes close to asparagus, though some gardeners say it stunts the growth of the tubers. If you have a love for your spuds, plant them elsewhere in the garden.\n

As for what asparagus likes being next to:\n