From sunflowers to beans, many companion plants for corn help deter pests and boost your harvest.
In this plant partnership, tall cornstalks provide some shade to lower-growing winter squash.
Beans are the third Sister in this companion method.
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Peas
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Some of the best corn companion plants include nitrogen-fixing legumes.
Peas fix nitrogen into the soil, which will boost the growth of corn plants.
A cover crop is grown to protect and improve soil rather than for harvest.
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It helpssuppress weeds, reduce compaction, andattract pollinators.
In exchange, melons will benefit from the shade cast by tall cornstalks.
Anise hyssop also attractsbeneficial pollinators, making it a dual-purpose addition to your garden.
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Steep mint leaves in water and use the mixture as a natural insect spray.
But mostsunflowersgrow as tall as corn (or even taller!
Radishes are rapid growers and they can reach maturity much faster than corn plants.
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