Planting other veg near Mange Tout

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by silu, May 15, 2016.

  1. silu

    silu gardening easy...hmmm

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2010
    Messages:
    3,682
    Gender:
    Female
    Location:
    Igloo
    Ratings:
    +8,083
    I was having a read on the net about planting vegetable "companions" and read that you shouldn't plant onions and peas close to 1 another. Blimey that's news to me but then I'm not very experienced at this! I had intended to plant a row of Leeks in front of my Mange Tout but being related to Onions maybe not?
    I also have gown some Beetroot in the greenhouse to get it going early and that needs planting out. Would they be ok in front of the Peas instead of the Leeks? Thanks.
     
  2. shiney

    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2006
    Messages:
    63,616
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired - Last Century!!!
    Location:
    Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
    Ratings:
    +124,127
    Keep them away from your peas!!!! :hate-shocked:

    Beetroot should be OK with peas.

    Leeks are good with carrots and with roses.
     
  3. JWK

    JWK Gardener Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2008
    Messages:
    32,454
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Surrey
    Ratings:
    +49,966
    Never heard that one before - quite often legumes and onions are grown in the same bed on a 4 year rotation plan, I've done it in the past and don't recall there being any issue.
     
  4. silu

    silu gardening easy...hmmm

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2010
    Messages:
    3,682
    Gender:
    Female
    Location:
    Igloo
    Ratings:
    +8,083
    Thanks, sounded a bit far fetched to me, but to be on the safe side I'll plant the
    Beets with the Mange Tout and find somewhere else for the Leeks.
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • shiney

      shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

      Joined:
      Jul 3, 2006
      Messages:
      63,616
      Gender:
      Male
      Occupation:
      Retired - Last Century!!!
      Location:
      Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
      Ratings:
      +124,127
    Loading...

    Share This Page

    1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
      By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
      Dismiss Notice