catmint companion vegetable plants

Some plants to grow with catnip include:

Collards.
Beets.
Pumpkin.
Squash.
Broccoli.
Cauliflower.
Potatoes.

What can I plant with catmint?

Try growing catmint plant companions such as verbena, agastache, lavender, and tufted hairgrass together. Plant a striking border of catmint along with irises and Siberian spurge, or accent the aforementioned rose and catmint combo with a pop of color from yarrow.

What vegetables can you plant with mint?

Mint companion planting offers assistance to a number of vegetables include beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbages, cauliflower, chili and bell peppers, Chinese cabbage, eggplant, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, salad burnet and squash. Planting mint near peas, cabbage or tomatoes will improve their health and flavor.

Can you plant mint and tomatoes together?

Mint makes a wonderful companion to your tomatoes. Just be sure to contain it in pots, or it can go a little nuts, and become invasive. If planting tomatoes in a container garden, this is not a problem and you can plant your mint right under the tomato vines.

Does catmint spread fast?

Catmint has few pests and the seeds are sterile so it doesn't spread by self-sowing. Catmint is a classic cottage garden plant that often accompanies peonies, roses, coreopsis, and delphiniums. Because of its spreading nature, it's a great filler plant to provide color and green foliage between later blooming flowers.

Does catmint like sun or shade?

Although most prefer full sun, they won't mind a bit of afternoon shade, especially when grown in hot climates. Catmint will grow in just about any type of well-drained soil.

Is catmint an invasive plant?

The true catmint species described above is a big invasive plant. It reaches three feet tall, producing sparse white flowers. ... To absolutely prevent self sowing simply deadhead the blossoms once they are spent before seed can form. The most outstanding form is Six Hills Giant, which stands 3 feet tall.

What herbs should not be planted together?

You can grow herbs in pots together as long as you remember two rules: avoid mixing those that like plenty of water (such as chives, mint, chervil, coriander, Vietnamese coriander) with those that like a well-drained soil (such as rosemary, thyme, sage, bay, and oregano).

What can you not plant next to mint?

Avoid duplicating photos showing mint planted in a single windowsill container with other herbs: mint does NOT do well planted with other common herbs such as lavender, rosemary, sage and thyme, as these herbs prefer soil dry-down and sunny locations.

What can I plant next to cauliflower?

Cauliflower is traditionally planted with beans, peas, spinach, and celery. It may benefit from being planted near herbs such as sage, dill, and chamomile.

Why should you not plant cucumbers near tomatoes?

Cucumbers' and Tomatoes' Shared Diseases

When growing these two crops together, you must consider the potential for disease. While cucumber mosaic virus does affect both tomatoes and cucumbers, the disease is not limited to these two crops — it affects more than 40 families of plants.

What should not be planted next to tomatoes?

Plants that should not share space with tomatoes include the Brassicas, such as broccoli and cabbage. Corn is another no-no, and tends to attract tomato fruit worm and/or corn ear worm. Kohlrabi thwarts the growth of tomatoes and planting tomatoes and potatoes increases the chance of potato blight disease.

Are banana peels good for tomato plants?

Banana peels are good fertilizer because of what they do not contain. ... This means potassium-rich banana peels are excellent for plants like tomatoes, peppers or flowers. Banana peels also contain calcium, which prevents blossom end rot in tomatoes.

Is catmint toxic to dogs?

There is no harm in allowing dogs in catnip plants as long as you don't expect them to go into raptures. While your dogs will not react to catnip like your cats do, the herb offers canines benefits too.

Should catmint be cut back?

Wait until early spring to cut it back. To keep catmint vigorous, divide it every three to four years in either spring or early fall. ... If you want to contain the overall size of the plant, pinch it back in spring after it is a few inches tall to promote a bushier growth habit.

Should catmint be pruned?

Catmint (Nepeta)

Luckily, catmint can be pruned back heavily any time of the year. In the fall, you can cut these back to as low as a few inches from the ground, but you'll have a hole in your garden until they flush back in the spring.

Is catmint the same as lavender?

Although there are some differences among species, most species of lavender have narrow, dark green to gray-green leaves. Catmint's heart-shaped, gray-green leaves have a scalloped edge. Catmint begins blooming in late spring and continues through early summer. Lavender blooms appear from early through midsummer.

Will deer eat catmint?

The fuzzy, fragrant foliage of catmint is detested by deer. 'Cat's Meow' is a lower maintenance selection that is prized for its naturally neat, dense habit that won't need trimming to keep it in bounds like older varieties. It is very easy to grow in zones 3-8 in full sun and well-drained soil.

Does catmint attract cats?

Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii) is similar to catnip, but does not stimulate cats. ... Deer and most other herbivores are not attracted to catmint. Most gardeners consider it a good perennial border plant. Both catnip and catmint attract bees and other beneficial insects.

Can I eat catmint?

This plant is edible for humans and it even has some medicinal benefits. The leaves and flowers can be steeped to make tea. Catmint herbal tea has a mild minty taste and a sweet fragrance. ... Alternatively, you can also eat the leaves.

Do bees like catmint?

Nepeta produces long lasting flower spikes that are highly appealing to honey bees. They are members of the mint family and do best in sunny locations with moderate water requirements and also show good drought tolerance once established.

Can you use catmint in cooking?

Catmint can be used fresh, dried, or frozen for both culinary and herbal use. Harvest leaves as flowers begin to bloom, cutting top leaves, stems, and flowers if desired. ... The leaves and shoots can be added to soups and sauces.