abstract:Companion planting is the planting of different crops in proximity (in gardening and agriculture) for pest control, pollination, and to otherwise increase crop productivity. Companion planting is a form of polyculture.
Companion plantingisthe idea that whensomecrops are plantedtogether, theyhelpeach othergrow. Thesecompatibleplantsgenerallyhavesimilarneedsfornutrients, soilandmoisture.