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

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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.

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