Compañeras de Corn

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Compañeras a menudo recomendadas junto a Corn.

• Dill (32)

  Attracts beneficial wasps that parasitize corn borers and other harmful insects Attracts beneficial wasps and ladybugs that control corn borers and aphids

• Marigolds (32)

  Repels corn earworm, aphids, and nematodes with natural compounds Repel corn earworm, aphids, and nematodes with natural compounds

• Nasturtiums (32)

  Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, deters corn borers Trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, attract beneficial predatory insects

• Sunflowers (32)

  Attracts beneficial insects and birds that eat corn pests, similar growing requirements Attract beneficial insects and birds, provide windbreak protection

• Beans (17)

  Fixes nitrogen in soil for corn, corn provides natural trellis for climbing beans Fix nitrogen in soil that corn needs, corn provides natural trellis support

• Squash (17)

  Large leaves suppress weeds and retain soil moisture, completes the Three Sisters planting Ground cover suppresses weeds, retains soil moisture, part of Three Sisters planting

• Bush Beans (14)

  Fix nitrogen in soil that corn can utilize, and corn provides support structure Fix nitrogen in soil that corn can utilize, classic Three Sisters companion

• Radishes (13)

  Break up compacted soil with taproots, mature quickly before corn needs full space Break up compacted soil and deter corn borers when planted early

• Pole Beans (12)

  Climb corn stalks for support while fixing nitrogen that feeds the corn Climb corn stalks for support while fixing nitrogen to benefit corn

• Winter Squash (12)

  Large leaves shade soil to retain moisture and suppress weeds around corn Large leaves suppress weeds and retain soil moisture, completes Three Sisters guild

• Sweet Alyssum (9)

  Ground cover that attracts hover flies and other beneficial insects that control aphids Attracts beneficial insects and provides ground cover

• Cucumbers (7)

  Benefit from corn's wind protection and shade during hot weather Benefit from corn's tall structure for partial shade and wind protection

• Lettuce (7)

  Grows well in corn's partial shade and maximizes space usage Benefits from corn's shade during hot weather, efficient use of garden space

• Parsley (6)

  Attracts beneficial insects like tachinid flies that prey on corn earworms Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on corn pests

• Summer Squash (4)

  Large leaves suppress weeds and retain soil moisture, completes the Three Sisters planting Large leaves provide ground cover and moisture retention, part of Three Sisters planting

• Basil (3)

  Repels thrips and aphids, may enhance corn growth through root interactions Repels thrips and aphids while attracting beneficial pollinators

• Cucumber (3)

  Benefits from corn's nitrogen and corn provides natural trellis support Benefits from corn's shade and doesn't compete for nutrients

• Borage (2)

  Repels hornworms and cabbage worms while attracting pollinators and beneficial insects Improves soil health, attracts pollinators, may deter hornworms

• Black Beans (1)

  Fixes nitrogen in soil for corn, part of traditional Three Sisters planting

• Pumpkins (1)

  Ground cover that conserves soil moisture and prevents weeds