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Re: Square Foot Planting Question

Toni- why don't you plant companion items with the main items.  For my
tomatoes I planted two kinds of basil, some marigolds, nasturtium and
bee balm in the "overrun" rows.  Or low growing plants that like shade.
With my brussel sprouts and cabbage I have camomile, dill, basil,
celery.  With my peas and beans I have carrots, parsley, lovage and
marigolds.

Here are some neat companions according to the Colorado State Guide.
I can give you more if you are interested.

Vegetable       Likes                                   Dislikes:
Cucumbers       Beans, corn, peas, radishes, sunflowers Potatoes, aromatic
herbs
Tomatoes        Chives, onions, parlsey, marigold,      potatoes, fennel, cabbage
                nasturtium, carrots, basil
Peas            carrots, radishes, cukes, corn, beans   Onion, garlic, potatoes
                most herbs

It's fun..... Sheryl

Toni Office wrote:
>
> Dear List Members:
>
> This was my first year using raised beds.  I really enjoy gardening this way.
>  I've been enjoying some great vegetables over the last few weeks.
>
> My question is this....I thought I read Mel's book pretty well about
> planting, but it seems like I have a lot of wasted space.  I planted 1 whole
> row of squares with bush beans.  They are over running the next row, so I
> can't plant anything there.  I have tried to tie them up, but they still hang
> all over the second row.
>
> I have the same problem in my second bed.  I planted a row of cukes and
> thought I did a good job of stringing them up.....my tomato plants are in the
> same bed.  The two rows in between are useless......
>
> Can anyone suggest how I should have planted so all rows are usable?  I have
> the basic stuff in the beds....cukes, tomatoes, hot peppers, pea pods, green
> beans, radish, lettuce, carrot, scallion, basil.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Toni
> Zone 5
>
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