Companion Planting VS. Interplanting: Differences, Examples, and Strategies for Both

What is the difference between companion planting and interplanting? Understanding that and how to use each is the goal with today's video!

In this video we cover: companion planting examples, interplanting examples, intercropping examples, trap crops, attracting beneficials, flea beetles, aphids, and more.

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Citations (at least I think this is most of them):
-Intercropping weed suppression meta analysis: Annual intercropping suppresses weeds: A meta-analysis

[williamcash]

We Indians plant what we call the three sisters we plant sweet corn when it gets about 6 inches to 12 inches tall we plant pole beans between the corn stalks then squash between the rows

[MynewTennesseeHome]

It's reassuring there are others that mix and match to see what happens. I always say, "I'm just trying to confuse the bugs" 😁

[scottbaruth]

My daughter was concerned that there were ticks all over the cats bed in our garage. I checked, and it was a hatch of Harlequin bugs. I'm not ready to declare cats are a trap crop for Harlequin beetles yet, though it was strange.

[seena]

Doctor turned regenerative and organic urban- micro farmer here. Absolutely love your science based approach. Just fantastic. So much misinformation out there spread by "cut and paste" blogs and websites. The humor is a welcome addition, too. Thank you for what you do!

[adrianteresa]

I had a really cool "accident" by planting spinach over cilantro and they are growing together beautifully! It seems like they are happy together because my cilantro is so tall but still healthy and dark green and not bolting... So cool!

[GlenaGarrett]

Subtle shade + disingenuous sarcasm = funny. Not many people can pull it off this well. Makes your videos entertaining as well as educational.

[jasonhatfield]

I planted a 1/2 acre native perennial/prairie patch on our property before I planned on farming vegetables. I'm glad I did, not just for the benefit to wild life, but also for the benefit to our vegetables now. We have an insanely robust population of pollinators and birds here as a result of all these native forbs and grasses. Everyone should try to incorporate at least a small patch of native perennials in their yards/gardens. These plants really do wonders. I didn't expect such dramatic results.

[growbig]

Not a market gardener, but this year I have planted purple sprouting broccoli between my tomato plants and the pigeons seem to have not noticed them. Keep the growing need info coming, with love from the UK.

[OldForestWitch]

I wish I could like each section of this video separately. It needs much more than just the one thumbs up.

[cliveburgess]

I just recently noticed that Dill seems to attract Aphids, interesting idea on the double seed block planting!

[claudinedecarlisle]

Thanks!
Interesting and informative video. You've given me several options for my garden this year.
Love the outro.
And yes I did buy your book.

[MeowMeowKapow]

I also, accidentally, did a double-seeding this year, too! My purple cayenne plants absolutely refused to germinate, despite MULTIPLE sowings, both indoors, and outdoors after I got desperate, under a sawed off soda bottle for that slapdash greenhousing affect. Three or so months of attempts later, I gave up and kinda forgot about them almost immediately because my ADHD is hella bad. Shoved a leek scrap into the ground to regrow it, halfway pausing after I did because I was like "Wait, isn't something supposed to be maybe here?" Couple weeks later and MAGICALLY, there's a purple cayenne seedling sprouting literally RIGHT up against the base of the leek! There's no way I could separate them without hurting the chili plant, and after all that hassle? Yeah, I'm not risking it. So, this is the year we're going to test just how compatible cayenne and leeks are! hahaha.

[stephanieh]

Thank you for the link to the university root images! I have been wondering how to determine root compatibility for a while now, and you've just made it easy for me. You are awesome - keep up the great work!

[janetwise]

Good morning, I just have a little garden with 3 x 6 foot beds and find that planting perrenial herbs like oregano or thyme in the corner of the bed works well as their blooms attract lots of pollinators. And I don't have to replant them each year.

[ljgerken]

Early Spring when I get flea beetles, I have planted radishes and bok choi among my tomatoes as a trap crop. Works every time to keep them off of my tomatoes.I also plant borage to attract aphids, but it's sad to see them get overcome with them, so I am trying to add more umbel flowers to attract ladybugs, etc.

[rachellemazar]

Jessie, I’m viewing from the San Francisco East Bay Area, I have two little 4x8 raised beds and I love your book and your videos. This one is full of advice that I will use. It amazes me how your farming advice can help a home gardener like me.

[stuartsbartlett]

Thank you for the root diagrams, have been looking for something this comprehensive for a while.

[ArizonaBorn]

Thanks! No questions. You cleared up confusion and provided ideas.

[gabrieldewitt]

Dude, you are an amazing plant nerd! Awesome farm! Each video I see if yours is informative. Keep it up! I wish I had more space to grow like you.

[icecreamladydriver]

Luetine for the eyes is extracted from marigolds. You can eat the flowers. Very nutritious.