White Clover Companion Planting

White clover living mulch reduces cabbage aphid populations by increasing ground beetle (Carabidae) abundance and providing habitat for generalist predators. Also fixes nitrogen and suppresses weeds.

Sow white clover 2-3 weeks after transplanting brassicas to avoid competition during establishment. Mow clover if it overtops seedlings.

Clover understory in Brussels sprout plantings increases parasitoid wasp activity and ground-level predator density, reducing mealy cabbage aphid (Brevicoryne brassicae) by up to 40%.

Brussels sprouts' tall growth habit creates ideal conditions for understory clover.

White clover undersown in napa cabbage provides habitat for ground beetles (Carabidae) and other generalist predators that reduce aphid and flea beetle populations. Also fixes nitrogen and suppresses weeds.

Sow clover 2-3 weeks after napa cabbage transplants establish.

White clover living mulch between raspberry rows fixes nitrogen, suppresses weeds, and supports ground beetle populations that prey on raspberry pests. Clover flowers attract pollinators.

Sow white clover in raspberry row middles. Mow periodically to prevent clover from climbing canes.