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00:0011 companion plants that will thrive with your radishes.
00:04Calendula.
00:05Their cheerful blooms attract hoverflies and parasitic wasps,
00:09curbing aphids around radishes.
00:11They have shallow roots, non-invasive, edible petals,
00:15and are the perfect border.
00:17Lettuce.
00:19Different root depths prevent competition.
00:21Radishes break soil, mark rows, and harvest early,
00:24complementing cool-season lettuce-sharing watering needs.
00:28Nasturtium.
00:30Vigorous, non-invasive nasturtiums lure aphids from radishes,
00:34repel pests, attract pollinators,
00:36and offer edible blooms, leaves, and pods.
00:40Carrots.
00:42Radishes germinate quickly, mark carrot rows,
00:45and loosen crusted soil.
00:46Harvest timing staggers perfectly as carrots establish.
00:51Dill.
00:52Airy dill draws ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps.
00:55Fragrance masks radishes.
00:58Light foliage avoids shading,
00:59and it reseeds modestly.
01:02Chamomile.
01:03Chamomile invites parasitic wasps and hoverflies,
01:07supporting aphid control.
01:09It gently reseeds, improves nearby crop vigor and flavor,
01:13and beautifies beds.
01:15Peas.
01:15Peas fix nitrogen and climb vertically.
01:18So radishes at trellis bases for early harvest before pea vines expand.
01:24Spinach.
01:25It is cool season partners with radish.
01:28They both germinate fast, radishes mark rows, loosen soil slightly, and need steady moisture to avoid woodiness.
01:36Mint.
01:36Keep mint contained.
01:37Keep mint contained.
01:39Its strong scent deters flea beetles and aphids.
01:42Position pots near beds, monitoring runners diligently.
01:47Cucumber.
01:48Interplant radishes and cucumber beds early.
01:51Harvest them before vines sprawl.
01:53This works great under spring row covers.
01:56Basil.
01:57Aromatic basil deters thrips and aphids.
02:00It prefers warmth.
02:02Plant with late radishes, then let basil take over afterward.
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