Cabbage Companion Planting: Natural Pest Protection

Growing cabbage is often a constant battle with pests. However, by surrounding it with the right plants, you can significantly reduce the number of "uninvited guests" without pesticides. The secret lies in strong aromas and the correct distribution of soil resources.

Best Friends for Cabbage (Good)

• Dill: The best companion. Its scent attracts beneficial wasps that prey on cabbage caterpillars.
• Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme: These strong herbs "mask" the cabbage with their scent, making it harder for butterflies to find and lay eggs on it.
• Onions and Garlic: Repel aphids and flea beetles that love young cabbage leaves.
• Potatoes: Grow well alongside cabbage as they draw nutrients from different soil layers.

Total Enemies (Bad)

• Tomatoes: Both are heavy feeders that compete for potassium. Planting them together results in poor yields for both.
• Strawberries: Cabbage attracts slugs, which will quickly move over to ruin your berry harvest.
• Mustard: As a relative of cabbage, it attracts the same pests, which can destroy both crops.

AgroPlanner Tip: In our app, we’ve accounted for various cabbage types (headed cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower). Use the system’s prompts to create a "protective perimeter" of aromatic herbs around your cabbage patch.