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Calendula Companion Planting
Calendula officinalis
Daisy (Asteraceae) -- cool season
2 beneficial companions
0 antagonistic relationships
Good Companions for Calendula
BroccoliBrassica oleracea var. italica
BeneficialPest SuppressionSupported
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) attracts hover flies, parasitoid wasps, and predatory beetles. Sticky trichomes on calendula foliage physically trap whiteflies. Intercropping with broccoli reduces overall pest load.
Interplant calendula throughout brassica beds. Calendula also tolerates cool weather alongside brassicas.
Sources
- Assessment of companion planting and trap crops for integrated pest management of flea beetles in brassica production -- Journal of Sustainable Agriculture (2010)
TomatoSolanum lycopersicum
BeneficialPest SuppressionSupported
Calendula attracts hover flies (Syrphidae) and parasitoid wasps. Sticky trichomes on calendula foliage physically trap whiteflies (Trialeurodes vaporariorum). Interplanting reduces overall pest load on tomato.
Interplant calendula throughout tomato beds. Calendula also tolerates cooler temperatures, extending its usefulness.
Sources
- Biological control of glasshouse whitefly using insectary plants -- IOBC/WPRS Bulletin (2003)
- Companion planting with flowering plants for pest management -- Journal of Sustainable Agriculture (2010)