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Good Bedfellows... Bad Bedfellows

Several herbs are believed to have positive effects when they are planted near vegetables or other herbs. They not only protect them from insects but are believed to boost their growth and improve their flavor. Chives, for instance, promote the growth of carrots; parsley or borage help tomatoes. Rosemary and sage thrive when planted in tandem, and yarrow is thought to increase the fragrance of most herbs. However, some plants decline because they cannot tolerate the particular chemistry of their companions. Basil, for example, hinders rue. Coriander retards the growth of fennel, tomatoes and beans.
Careful planning is the key to companion planting. Place good bedfellows close together. Use paths and walkways to separate foes. Alternate complimentary herbs and plants in rows, locating them checkerboard -style in a bed. Or plant protective herb borders around pest-susceptible vegetables and ornamentals. The most interesting aspect of companion planting is the cumulative benefit. When herbs, vegetables and flowers are grown together, food plants seem to be more flavorful, flowers and scented leaves become more fragrant. All the while the combinations and interactions help control pests.
Herb	Vegetable
Anise	Coriander
Basil	Peppers, Tomatoes
Bee Balm	Tomatoes
Borage	Beans, strawberries
Chamomile	Cucumbers, onions
Chervil	Radishes
Dill	Cabbages, lettuces
Galic	Roses
Horseradish	Potatoes
Hyssop	Cabbages, grapes
Lovage	Beans
Mint	Cabbages, Tomatoes
Mustards	Grapes, fruit trees, beets
Oregano	Beans
Rosemary	Tomatoes Marjoram
Savory	Beans, onions
Tarragon	Most Vegetables
Thyme	Eggplant, potatoes

Read our Archived Herb Articles

	Coriander, Cilantro, Coriandrum sativum Coriander, Cilantro was our herb of the month in September 2007. CLICK HERE
	Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis Lemon Balm was our herb of the month in August 2007. CLICK HERE
	Basil, Ocimum basilicum Basil was our herb of the month in July 2007. CLICK HERE
	Dill, Anethum Graveolens Dill was our Herb of the Year in 2010. CLICK HERE
	Epazote, (Chenopodium amborsiodes) Epazote was our herb of the month in June 2007. CLICK HERE
	Sage, (Salvia species) Sage was our herb of the month in May 2007. CLICK HERE
	Lavender Lavender was our herb of the month in April 2007. CLICK HERE
	Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis Our herb of the month in March 2007. CLICK HERE
	Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis Our herb of the month in February 2007. CLICK HERE
	Tarragon, Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa Our herb of the month in January 2007. CLICK HERE
	Ginger, Zingiber officinale Our herb of the month in November 2006. CLICK HERE
	Chamomile, Roman or German Chamaemelum nobile or Matricaria recutita Our herb of the month in October 2006. CLICK HERE
	Nasturtium, Tropaeolum majus Our herb of the month in September 2006. CLICK HERE
	Horsetail, Equisetum arvense Our herb of the month in August 2006. CLICK HERE
	Cayenne, Capsicum frutescens Our herb of the month in June 2006. CLICK HERE
	Lemon Verbena, Lippia citriodoro Our herb of the month in May 2006 . CLICK HERE
	Scented Geranium, (Pelargonium species) Our herb of the month in April 2006 and Herb of the Year 2006 . CLICK HERE
	Mexican Mint Marigold, (Tagetes Lucida) Our herb of the month in March 2006. CLICK HERE
	Rose, Rosa Species Revisit Rose, our herb of the month in February 2005. CLICK HERE
	Sweet Bay, (Grecian Laurel) Laurus nobilis Our herb of the month in January 2006. CLICK HERE
	Herbs of the Bible Our herb of the month in Decembers 2005. CLICK HERE
	Sage, (Salvia species) Sage was our herb of the month in November 2005. CLICK HERE
	Lemongrass, (Cymbopogon citratus) Tender perennial Lemongrass was our herb of the month in October 2005. CLICK HERE
	Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale Dandelion was our herb of the month in September 2005. CLICK HERE
	Borage, Borago officinalis Borage was our herb of the month in August 2005. CLICK HERE
	Basil, Ocimum basilicum Basil was our herb of the month in July 2005. CLICK HERE
	Scented Geranium, Pelargonium species Parsley was our herb of the month in May/June 2005. CLICK HERE
	Parsley, Petroselinum sativum Parsley was our herb of the month in March/April 2005. CLICK HERE
	Rose, Rosa Species Rose was our herb of the month in February 2005. CLICK HERE
	Arugula, Roquette, Eruca vesiceria sub, sativa Arugula was our herb of the month in January 2005. CLICK HERE
	Calendula, Pot Marigold, Calendula officinalis Calendula was our herb of the month in December 2004. CLICK HERE
	Winter Savory, Satureja Montana Winter Savory was our herb of the month in November 2004. CLICK HERE
	Coriander, Cilantro, Coriandrum sativum Echinacea was our herb of the month in October 2004. CLICK HERE
	Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) Echinacea was our herb of the month in September 2004. CLICK HERE
	Lemon Verbena Mint was our herb of the month in August 2004. CLICK HERE
	Mint Mint was our herb of the month in July 2004. CLICK HERE
	Hoja Santum Hoja Santum was our herb of the month in June 2004. CLICK HERE
	Lavender Lavender was our herb of the month in May 2004. CLICK HERE
	Thyme Thyme was our herb of the month in April 2004. CLICK HERE
	Oregano Oregano was our herb of the month in October 2003. CLICK HERE
	Peppermint Ideas Peppermint was our herb of the month in August 2003. Our readers sent in these ideas on how they use peppermint. CLICK HERE
	Fall Herb Gardening CLICK HERE

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