More companion plant questions.

[SamS]

Been reading up and can't seem to find out about how far apart to put plants that are incompatible. Some say not near others make it seem like not in the same yard. I plan on having my rows on average of 3 feet apart and 2-3 rows of each type of plant so would having at least 1 compatible in between incompatibles be OK or should I have more space in between?

Also should I have the starts separated like they will be when they are planted?

Thanks

Sam

[AlchemyAcres]

Been reading up and can't seem to find out about how far apart to put plants that are incompatible. Some say not near others make it seem like not in the same yard. I plan on having my rows on average of 3 feet apart and 2-3 rows of each type of plant so would having at least 1 compatible in between incompatibles be OK or should I have more space in between?

Also should I have the starts separated like they will be when they are planted?

Thanks

Sam


Don't worry so much about it!
A lot of the companion planting compatibility/incompatibility info is over-hyped hogwash from people with an over-active imagination...IMHO, of course!

~Martin ;)

[neparose]

I agree with Martin. My girlfriend tried it and the results were no better than any other year. I have heard, however, that you should not put hot peppers anywhere near your sweet peppers as they will cross polinate.

[tomato204]

One thing to remember, whether it is pepper plants or whatever, it won't matter if plants do cross as far as the produce for this year is concerned. It will only affect the seeds for next year. CORN is the one common garden plant where crossing will make a difference in looks, taste etc this year. Peppers, no.

[SamS]

This info makes me happy. I have been beating my head against the desk trying to figure out what goes next to what. Made my head hurt. Don't think I'm gonna be able to save seeds this year cuz I don't know if the seeds I have are heirloom or not. Only sure about 1. If the package doesn't say hybrid is it a savable seed?

[tomato204]

Usually if it's hybrid it will say.

[aprilconnett]

You could also google the variety name. I have done this in the past with fairly good results of figuring it out. I have also been know to look at seed catalogs to try to determine info abnout a seed variety. Many times catalogs will say "heirloom."

[sbemt456]

Sam in my opinion compatability is more important than incompatability. Some plants, herbs especially, when planted near some vegetables help to repel certain insects. The only thing I try to keep in mind is if the herb has a strong smell, it will repel insects to a degree. I do scatter marigolds generously thru my garden jus for that purpose. Another good one to repel insects is dill. But dont put mint in your garden plot or it will take over. Dont ask me how I learned that. :sad: Other than that I agree with Martin.


Have a great day!

stella

[SamS]

I am going to start many, many marigolds to go around the garden for bugs in a few days along with the rest of my veggies except for the corn. Have to go and check on a labor for fishing rights on 205 acres tomorrow after work. Will do them after that.

Thanks

Sam