These nasturtium companion plants benefit from the flower’s ability to repel pests and attract pollinators.

Kindra Clineff

Multipurpose nasturtiums can begrown for their edible flowersand leaves, or enjoyed as pollinator-friendly ornamentals.

Research has found that nasturtiums emit a peppery fragrance that naturally deters cucumber beetles.

Orange nasturtiums with other colorful plants

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it’s possible for you to even grow trailing nasturtiums beneathtrellised cucumbersas a weed-suppressing, living mulch.

These two plants deter different pests and their sunny yellow and orange flowers complement each others look.

Kale in the garden

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‘Marketer’ cucumber

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Melon growing in the garden

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french marigold

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pumpkin growing on a vine

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tomato Moskvich

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lettuce and companion plant alliums growing together in garden

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close up of asparagus growing

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Carrots in the garden

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Potatoes growing in the garden

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