very nice clear information thanks! a big one for me is in the greenhouses keep some bits of ground dry and plant drought tollerant maybe cacti or fat plants, this will encourage spiders to settle and nest, they do alot of work undercover!
Brilliant video, love companion planting. First tried companion planting using marigolds years ago. I remember Bob Flowerdew on Gardener's World many years ago. Tried basil with tomatoes last year. Didn't know radish planted with potatoes helps disease in potatoes, will try that with some earlies in pots. Keep up the good videos. Cliff
This is exactly what i was thinking about today actually, intresting you made a video on this exact topic! haha. Great video once again Ivan really helps out, especially being a newer gardener :)
This really helps. I've been trying to find good companion plants to put together. I've got to repot my mint because it broke the container it was in. If I make small pots I can place the mint around in the garden.
Noted. Mint. In pots. I love celery,I have celery pascal seeds. Oooooh onions and carrots together. Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to help people!! I have radish too!! Oh wow I didn't know marigolds deter rabbits, we have loads of rabbits here 😂 This is so much amazing information. I remember a few years ago my grandpa potatos had blight. I am a mix of scared and excited for growing my fruits and veggies 😅 xx
I am growing mint from seed. it took weeks to germinate the 3 ive got,😅 and they are very tiny i might just buy some. Also mice and rats don't like the smell of mint either which is also a bonus
Excellent detailed information Ivan I found out that sunflowers 🌻 give off allelopathic properties that can hinder germination and production especially in beans. I have an app I use that shows the good and bad companions. Have a fantastic weekend everyone, Ali 🇨🇦
Great update Ivan, plenty of useful tips for me to use , I'm a bit worried about growing my tomatoes next to my peppers , I always try to grow them in my wilko greenhouse not sure if I have any alternatives ?👍
@@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk cheers Ivan , I was half thinking about planting a few marigolds or onions around them and putting them nearest the door of the greenhouse Mmmm
Thank you, Ivan. You're always right on time. I'm thinking of hanging pots of companion herbs (mint specially) and flowers (nasturtium, etc.), other plants from my high hoops for the tall greens. Will that work? That is so mint won't invade the pots or planters.
Hi Ivan , what can chard be planted with please? Iv got lots of it I’d bought from lidl , Needs potting up in containers and can they be planted together ? Thank you 🙏
Celery Keeps away pests. Lettuce Prevents weeds from spreading. Bush beans Fix nitrogen in the soil. Peas Fix nitrogen in the soil. Rosemary Improves the flavor of your swiss chard. Marjoram Keeps away pests. Thyme Improves the flavor of your swiss chard. Mint Attracts good insects and keeps away flea beetles. Lavender Improves the flavor of your swiss chard. Basil Keeps away pests. Chives Keep away pests and harmful insects. Leeks Keep away pests and harmful insects. Cabbage Loosens the soil. Alyssum Ground cover that conserves moisture in the soil. Marigold Repels nematodes. Kohlrabi Loosens the soil. Radishes Loosen the soil. Kale Loosens the soil. Onions Keep away pests and harmful insects. Collard Greens Loosen the soil. Garlic Keeps away pests and harmful insects. Thank you Lyn
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So helpful Video Ivan God Bless.
Thank you Jason
Wow very informative. I ended up pausing you to get my note pad 😅thank you Ivan fab as always
Absolutely love your channel been here since day 1❤
Thats brilliant Emma Thank you very much
Thank you Ivan great information have a lovely weekend
Thank you Lindz you too
very nice clear information thanks!
a big one for me is in the greenhouses keep some bits of ground dry and plant drought tollerant maybe cacti or fat plants, this will encourage spiders to settle and nest, they do alot of work undercover!
Great Thank you
Brilliant video! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you
Thank you Ivan. We just got an allotment and you are our man with the knowledge that we need. Great channel, thank you for your help. 👍👌
So nice of you
Thank you Phil
Brilliant video, love companion planting. First tried companion planting using marigolds years ago. I remember Bob Flowerdew on Gardener's World many years ago. Tried basil with tomatoes last year. Didn't know radish planted with potatoes helps disease in potatoes, will try that with some earlies in pots. Keep up the good videos. Cliff
Thank you Cliff much appreciated
This is exactly what i was thinking about today actually, intresting you made a video on this exact topic! haha. Great video once again Ivan really helps out, especially being a newer gardener :)
Glad you liked it
Thank you Nelson
Very interesting, informative and helpful Ivan, I've learnt so much from you. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with me and all your followers.
Thank you too Sheila
👍👍
Thank you Bonnie
This really helps. I've been trying to find good companion plants to put together. I've got to repot my mint because it broke the container it was in. If I make small pots I can place the mint around in the garden.
Good idea Connie
Thank you
....thankyou for this comprehensive guide Ivan
My pleasure
Thank you William
Noted. Mint. In pots. I love celery,I have celery pascal seeds. Oooooh onions and carrots together. Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to help people!! I have radish too!! Oh wow I didn't know marigolds deter rabbits, we have loads of rabbits here 😂 This is so much amazing information. I remember a few years ago my grandpa potatos had blight. I am a mix of scared and excited for growing my fruits and veggies 😅 xx
Keep at it Steph you will be great
Thank you
Great stuff Ivan, enjoying your videos, very helpful.
Awesome, thank you Thomas
I am growing mint from seed. it took weeks to germinate the 3 ive got,😅 and they are very tiny i might just buy some.
Also mice and rats don't like the smell of mint either which is also a bonus
For a quick fix its better to buy some if cheap at least the defence is there
Thank you Emma
Lots of great info there, thank you
Glad it was helpful
Thank you Emma
Excellent detailed information Ivan I found out that sunflowers 🌻 give off allelopathic properties that can hinder germination and production especially in beans. I have an app I use that shows the good and bad companions. Have a fantastic weekend everyone, Ali 🇨🇦
Thanks for the tip!
Only the decomposing sunflower material does that. Living and growing sunflowers do not inhibit germination of other seeds.
@@anneharrington7951 thank you Anne I am always trying to learn it’s one of the things I love about this community 💪
Fantastic video Ivan very informative now I can put these all in to practice x
Brill Thank you Rachel
Thanks Ivan, for this great info', have a great weekend. Take care and all the best. Stevie
Thank you Stevie you too
I was hoping my 4 cats would deter the cabbage whites...no such luck!
Haha nice thought
Thank you Rachel
Great update Ivan, plenty of useful tips for me to use , I'm a bit worried about growing my tomatoes next to my peppers , I always try to grow them in my wilko greenhouse not sure if I have any alternatives ?👍
If you have no other choice then just keep an eye on them but if the Peppers are in pots you could remove them through the day
Thank you Jim
@@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk cheers Ivan , I was half thinking about planting a few marigolds or onions around them and putting them nearest the door of the greenhouse Mmmm
Thank you, Ivan. You're always right on time.
I'm thinking of hanging pots of companion herbs (mint specially) and flowers (nasturtium, etc.), other plants from my high hoops for the tall greens.
Will that work? That is so mint won't invade the pots or planters.
Dont see why not for high level bugs
Thank you Josie
@@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk I watched your video one more time so I can take notes.
Hi Ivan , what can chard be planted with please?
Iv got lots of it I’d bought from lidl ,
Needs potting up in containers and can they be planted together ?
Thank you 🙏
Celery Keeps away pests.
Lettuce Prevents weeds from spreading.
Bush beans Fix nitrogen in the soil.
Peas Fix nitrogen in the soil.
Rosemary Improves the flavor of your swiss chard.
Marjoram Keeps away pests.
Thyme Improves the flavor of your swiss chard.
Mint Attracts good insects and keeps away flea beetles.
Lavender Improves the flavor of your swiss chard.
Basil Keeps away pests.
Chives Keep away pests and harmful insects.
Leeks Keep away pests and harmful insects.
Cabbage Loosens the soil.
Alyssum Ground cover that conserves moisture in the soil.
Marigold Repels nematodes.
Kohlrabi Loosens the soil.
Radishes Loosen the soil.
Kale Loosens the soil.
Onions Keep away pests and harmful insects.
Collard Greens Loosen the soil.
Garlic Keeps away pests and harmful insects.
Thank you Lyn
Hi, I have strawberries, garlic, spring onions and mint. Can I grow any of these underneath my grape vines? I'm in UK.
Yes you can all of those are fine
Thank you Carla
@@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk that's great, thank you very much. Your videos are so helpful 😊