From flowers and herbs to vegetables, boost your harvest and keep your vines pest-free with these companion plants.
you could even use the sametrellising systemto support both plants if youre growing vining pop in cucumbers.
Just keep in mind that cornstalks may struggle to support cucumber vines that produce large fruits.
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Marigolds
Certain cucumber companion plants can repel pests, makingmarigoldsand cucumbers a great pair for the garden.
Marigolds are some of the best plants to grow if you want torepel garden pestsnaturally.
Many insects avoid the scent of marigolds, including thrips, whiteflies, andsquash bugs.
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Nasturtium
Like marigolds, nasturtium is the ideal plant for natural pest control.
While often grown as ornamentals,nasturtiumsboast edible leaves and flowers that attract beneficial insects, such as ladybugs.
For best results, trysuccession plantingyour root vegetables every two to three weeks from spring until midsummer.
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Borage is also a top plant to venture to increase pollinator activity and boost your cucumber harvest, too.
Sunflowers
Just like corn,sunflowers sturdy stalks can make wonderful natural supports for your vining cucumbers.
Interplanting sunflowers with your cucumbers will increase pollinator activity in your garden and result in alarger harvest of cucumbers.
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