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Introduction

Intercropping is where two or more varieties of plant are grown close to each other. This allows a greater density of plants, which can each take up different nutrients from a well kept soil.

Intercropping a pungent crop or a brightly coloured one can repel pests, sometimes intercroppping certain plants can be used as "bait" attracting a pest away from the vegetable that is being grown

This page lists a number of intercops that have been used in practice. Please add to the list below:

Common Plants to use in Intercropping

  • Onions and cabbage are a common intercrop plant as their strong scent can repel pests
  • Marigold with ground nuts and peas (colour, smell repels pests)
  • Coriander (smell)
  • Other herbs (smell)
  • Mint plant (smell)


Good Intercrop Combinations

  • Garlic around fruit trees - Repels Borers
  • Garlic around tomatoes - Repels red spider mites

See http://vegetablegardens.suite101.com/article.cfm/organic_pest_control_and_pesticide

  • Traditional practice of planting garlic bulbs under Roses to repel pests

See also

Links

Intercropping Principals and Production Practices (pdf) from National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA)

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