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Vegetable Combination Ideas For Container Gardens It is common to grow different plants together in horticulture. This method of growing plants has been used for years and it has many advantages. This method of plant growth is called companion planting. The technique of companion planting includes the combined growth of different plants and vegetables for their beneficial effects on each other. This technique requires a garden in which we sow different vegetables and herbs they protect each other from insects by repelling them and filling the soil with nutrients. By companion planting technique we can grow the highly-dense veggies in a small pot which leads to a highly productive crop. Small space is not a big issue for companion plating. We can grow the plants together in vertical gardens, almost everywhere, and in different types of containers. Select wisely the type of plants for combined growth and be completely aware of the factors which affect their growth. Make sure that you have complete information about the type of plants because not all plants can grow with others. If we grow these types of plants with others it leads to the loss of plants. Many vegetables need plenty of water to grow well while others flourish in a dry environment. If we grow suitable vegetables together it will help your container garden to flourish well. Basic Rules Regarding The Incompatibility Of Plants There are a few basic rules of gardens when it comes to plants to avoid near one another. Consider the Size of plants: In a garden, the growing plants should have equal size and an equal amount of light. if we plant tall plants next to the bushes, it has very bad effects because tall plants make a shadow on bushes or small plants so they can’t get the required light, and their growth is affected badly. For example, if we plant tomatoes next to bush beans it will definitely affect the growth of beans. We should not keep the tall plants with short plants. If we do so then the growth of small plants will be affected due to the short supply of light. So the best way for proper growth of shorter plants is to place them at the border in such a way that they can have proper sunlight for growth. Water Requirements: Always grow the plants together who have similar needs otherwise if we combined grow the plants with different natures then they cause great discomfort to each other. some plants require large amounts of water and some need less water to flourish if we grow the heavy drinkers and fewer drinkers together they cause damage to each other. Nutritional Requirements: The nutritional similarity is very necessary for companion planting otherwise it leads to harmful consequences. Vegetable Combinations For Containers: certain vegetables are a source of advantage to each other growing through companion planting like pollination, and pest control. Basil And Tomatoes: Certain vegetables grow best together. Basil is an herb having a strong smell and many benefits. They can fight insects. If we plant the Basil with tomatoes it helps the plant to get rid of insects like aphids and mosquitoes. So this would be a benefit if we grow basil with tomato it prevents the tomato plant from insects and protects the plant from damage. Growing basil with tomato has another benefit, it also helps to develop a better taste of tomatoes and increase their production. This only happens if we plant them as companions because sharing of nutrients occurs. Broccoli And Onion: Onions are a very beneficial companion. It has a great beneficial effect on its companion by increasing their taste and repelling the insects from the plants. Broccoli is a type of cabbage. It has great nutritional value. it also helps to cure certain diseases like cancer. Broccoli does not grow well in high temperatures so always grow them in cool and sunny places. If we grow onion as a companion with broccoli it will definitely enhance its taste. Carrots and Onions: Carrots and onions are a perfect pair for planting together. Container Gardeners fear that pest will damage their carrot vegetables before harvesting. When we grow carrots and onions together then onions help to detect the pest and repel them from plants. Especially it protects it from carrot fly. Other techniques are also used to protect the carrot plant by putting a cover on them and preventing them from intruders. but companion planting of onion is the best method for their proper growth. Carrot and Radishes: Carrots can also grow along with radishes. As we know radishes have fast growth than carrots so we should plant them together at the same time. When we grow radish with carrot it is very beneficial because radish grow faster than carrot and when it germinates from the soil it went out and loosen itself from the soil and then carrot grow easily. so by planting them together, they grow well and fast. Pepper and Basil: Pepper and basil would be a great pair for companion planting because they are beneficial for each other. We can plant them together in a container. The smell of basil is very strong to repel the insects of pepper, like house flies, spider mites, etc. Basil also enhances the taste of pepper. However, it would not be beneficial to grow pepper with brassicas beans. Carrots and Beans: Beans are legume plants that have the ability to fix the nitrogen and fill the soil with nitrogen. If we grow carrots with beans it would be a healthy pair because it provides the nutrients to the carrot and improves its growth. Lettuce and Garlic: Garlic serves as a protector of lettuce. whether in a container or on the ground. Because garlic has a strong smell and it helps to send off the insects that are harmful to lettuce. that's why it is called the protector of lettuce. Leeks and Onions: As we know onion and leeks belong to the same family and it is difficult to grow two plants from the same family well together. But these two are a great pair. Leeks play an important role to protect the onions from flies. It is not difficult to grow them together. Leeks and Carrots: leeks and carrots are the best companion plants. They both give advantages to each other. Leeks recognize the carrot flies and carrots send off the leek moths. They both grow very well together without being disturbed by pests. Cucumber and Radish: It is thought that cucumber cannot be planted in a container and with other plants but this is not fact. You can grow your cucumber in a container and alongside others. You can easily grow any vegetable with cucumber because of its vines, as you stalk them making space for others. Radish is the best plant to grow together with cucumber. Radish serves as protector of cucumbers because they play an important role to protect the cucumber from pests. Radish protects the cucumber until maturity. Cucumber and Zucchini: Cucumbers and zucchinis belong to the same family. These closely related plants grow well together in your garden. Best optimum conditions are required for the good growth of cucumber and zucchini together. The needs for cucumber to grow well include well-drained soil, full sunlight, and plenty of shaded areas. There is the threat of frost for cucumbers when it passed they grow well. Zucchinis also grow well in high sunlight but the temperature of soil should be at least 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Peas and Beans: Peas and beans are also good companions. The best season for planting peas is spring, plant them on the north or east side of a trellis and then plant pole beans on the opposite side after a month when peas are at least 8 inches tall. Peas will be benefited from the shade of beans in summer. When peas are harvested then beans both sides of the pole. Tomatoes and Marigold: Marigold serve as good pair for tomatoes because they increase the yield and growth of tomatoes and give protection to them against nematodes and many pests. It is easy to grow them together because they grow in similar climatic conditions. If you want to apply your garden soil to them then make sure that it does not contain any disease that will damage the plants. The best soil is potting and compost soil. Rosemary and Broccoli: Rosemary is a herb that makes good pair with other herbs. However, it does get along well with some vegetables as well. One of these vegetables is broccoli. Rosemary plays an important role to protect broccoli by fighting against pests and insects. In return, broccoli leads to healthy growth by providing nutrients. Tomatoes and Carrots: Tomatoes and carrots grow well together. Carrots need shady areas to grow because they can’t bear extreme hot conditions and tomatoes provide them with a bit of shade. When carrots are planted near tomatoes helps loosen the soil. Carrots provide water to the soil around the root of the tomato plant in a pot and, allowing more air and water to reach the roots. If we plant them too close then they did not become too large but it taste good. Vegetables That Do Not Grow Well With Each Other There are some plants that damage other plants when they grow together. Because all plants are not companions of each other like Mint and onion where asparagus is growing.Pole beans and mustard near beets.Anise and dill neighboring carrots.Cucumber, pumpkin, radish, sunflower, or tomato close to potato hillsAny member of the cabbage family near strawberries. Benefits of Companion Planting: There are many benefits of companion plants when they grow together. They can decrease the need for fertilizers and weeding and keep your plants healthy. Tall plants prevent others from high winds and too much sun.Some vegetables provide support to each other. Like pole beans planted with corn use the corn as a trellis.Some vegetable plants make the soil a good growing medium for others. Like leguminous plants draw nitrogen from the atmosphere and make it available for their companions.Compatible plants can mutually benefit from each other’s attributes. Planting different plants close to each other can boost growth, repel pests and even improve the flavor of your harvest.Companion planting uses your garden space more efficiently, allowing you to harvest more verities in a given space.The diversity provided by companion planting is also wonderful for pollination, wildlife, and overall soil health. Why Do People Choose Container Gardening? There are many reasons why people take gardening as a hobby and there are even more reasons why one might choose to plant his garden in containers. Many people decide to try their hand at gardening for purely practical purposes. What's more practical than saving money on your grocery bill by growing your produce in portable pots on your balcony, patio, porch, or backyard? If you want to use your green thumb in the kitchen to use and reap the benefits but there is only a small space for this endeavor, then Container Gardening is for you.