Companion plants for Edible Amaranth
28 partners scored across pest control, nitrogen, root depth, shade and spacing.
Best partners
Belgian EndiveGreat pair- Belgian Endive attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack Edible Amaranth
- Belgian Endive roots deep while Edible Amaranth feeds near the surface — no competition
- Belgian Endive acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Edible Amaranth
- Great pair
- Red Mustard attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids and Flea beetles that attack Edible Amaranth
- Red Mustard suppresses pests that trouble Edible Amaranth
- Red Mustard acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Edible Amaranth
- Great pair
- Sainfoin attracts Ladybirds and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids and Flea beetles that attack Edible Amaranth
- Sainfoin fixes nitrogen in the soil that Edible Amaranth feeds on
- Sainfoin roots deep while Edible Amaranth feeds near the surface — no competition
- Great pair
- Wasabina attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids and Flea beetles that attack Edible Amaranth
- Wasabina suppresses pests that trouble Edible Amaranth
- Wasabina acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Edible Amaranth
Also works well
Keep apart
Black Sage releases compounds that inhibit Edible Amaranth
Black Walnut releases compounds that inhibit Edible Amaranth
Fennel releases compounds that inhibit Edible Amaranth
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