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Gardening with companion plants
Extension mimeo (Washington State University. Extension), 128E, Washington State University Extension
12/2023
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7273/000006216
Abstract
Companion planting is a legitimate horticultural practice that uses ecological principles of beneficial plant relationships to enhance establishment and survival of desired plants. The concept has been mythicized by nonscientists who have assigned zodiac, occult, or other pseudoscientific qualities to plants, which creates confusion for home gardeners. This publication explains the science behind companion planting, while debunking the misconceptions found in numerous popular gardening books and websites. Gardeners who use companion planting in a scientifically sound manner can improve plant health and productivity, decrease damage from insects and disease, and decrease the need for pesticides and fertilizers all part of IPM (Integrated Pest Management) and PHC (Plant Health Care) strategies.
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Details
- Title
- Gardening with companion plants
- Creators
- Linda Chalker-Scott
- Academic Unit
- Publications, WSU Extension
- Series
- Extension mimeo (Washington State University. Extension); 128E
- Publisher
- Washington State University Extension; Pullman, Washington
- Format
- pdf
- Identifiers
- 99901076631401842
- Copyright
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Report