tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220890314884542394.post1854038139244342074..comments2023-04-30T07:26:41.593-07:00Comments on The Part-Time Homesteader: Rain rain go away (oh, and some chilli pictures)Bradato Kopelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18340349291616597363noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220890314884542394.post-27536802359869040082012-08-11T06:36:04.340-07:002012-08-11T06:36:04.340-07:00AH! I forgot to add this nifty resource http://www...AH! I forgot to add this nifty resource <a href="http://www.gardensablaze.com/Companions/" rel="nofollow">http://www.gardensablaze.com/Companions/</a>. There are a couple of different grids indicating good (and bad) companion plants for increased yield, pest control and attraction (presumably pollinators like bees).anubeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129071449719839802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220890314884542394.post-6922855639867179772012-08-11T06:31:09.221-07:002012-08-11T06:31:09.221-07:00I've been reading a lot about companion planti...I've been reading a lot about companion planting lately. I tried it this year with french marigolds and my tomato plants and all seems well (haven't had any whitefly or aphid damage).<br /><br />Since potatoes are deep rooted, I'm told that they're perfectly suited to companion planting. Especially with shallow rooted companion plants. I gather, that if you use shallow rooted companion plants you don't need to worry about setting aside extra space, and if the companion plants are also crop plants you can also increase your yield per unit area. <br /><br />This page has some hints on good companion plants for potatoes (http://organicgardening.about.com/od/vegetablesherbs/p/potatocompanions.htm). I'm particularly interesting in growing some of the more colourful varieties of mustard as companion plants to my brassicas and potatoes next year (http://www.realseeds.co.uk/mustardgreens.html). With me opting to grow my potatoes in those potato bags, I think I'll sow the mustard in trays and transplant (after earthing up) 2-3 times a year. Get a couple of harvests of mustard leaves in (young leaves are hot and good in salad. Larger, older leaves are apparently VERY hot and best cooked as greens) with the added benefits of companion planting. <br /><br />Some food for thought. :-)anubeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129071449719839802noreply@blogger.com