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vegetable
Bees
Pest controlOne of the more demanding crops — needs consistent moisture and a long season. Blanch stems by wrapping or earthing up to reduce bitterness.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Leaf miners.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.
🌼 Beneficial companion — draws Hoverflies, Parasitic wasps, Lacewings that help control Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips, Caterpillars, Spider mites, Flea beetles, Colorado potato beetle, Stink bugs, Leaf miners on neighbouring plants.
Rich, moisture-retentive — never allow to dry out
Daucus carota
vegetableA fellow Apiaceae — similar growing habits to Celery
