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Zucchini Companion Planting

Cucurbita pepo

Gourd (Cucurbitaceae) -- warm season

1 beneficial companion
0 antagonistic relationships

Good Companions for Zucchini

NasturtiumTropaeolum majus
BeneficialTrap CroppingSupported

Nasturtium trap-crops aphids and cucumber beetles away from zucchini. The same mechanism as other cucurbit-nasturtium pairings -- volatile and visual cues redirect pest oviposition.

Effective when nasturtiums are established before cucurbit transplanting.

Sources
  • The role of trap cropping in vegetable pest management -- Integrated Pest Management Reviews (1998)

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