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Radishes – A review

I did a companion planting experiment where I planted quick-growing radishes with slower-growing beets. The  idea is that the radishes will be ready to harvest about a month before the beets, therefore loosening the soil for the beets when the … Continue reading

04. June 2012 by Donna S. Lee
Categories: Spring, Vegetables | Tags: , , | Leave a comment

Companion planting – Radishes & Beets

Companion planting is when different types of plants are grown together for some mutually beneficial reason. For example, yarrow (Achillea) can be planted with other flowers and vegetables to deter aphids. As well, beans can be planted with corn, as … Continue reading

14. April 2012 by Donna S. Lee
Categories: Vegetables | Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

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