Keeps these plants away from each other to ensure a healthy crop.
Potatoes and Tomatoes
Potatoes and tomatoes are bothnightshadesand can really impact one anothers growth cycleif planted together.
Garlic and Onions
Speaking garlic and onions, they are both heavy nitrogen feeders, says Dessiatoun.
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However, Dessiatoun says that doesnt mean its a good idea to plant them together.
This may be because of accumulated sulfur compounds in the soil.
Oregano is aperennialthatrequires very little waterwhen established, she says.
In fact, these compounds from fennel can negatively affect a wide variety of plants.
Dessiatoun adds that fennel should also not be planted near cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cabbage.
Herbs and leafy greens can produce with slightly less light, in the 5-6 hour range.
Fertilizer
When you fertilize is also important.
