Vegetable companions for poppies

18 years ago

Does anyone know of vegetable allies or enemies for poppies (both regular and california papavers)? I have heard poppies reduce grain yields, but know of no other recommendations for or against.

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booberry85
18 years ago
Lettuce is suppose to be a good companion for poppies. Poppies will reduce most grain yields (except barley). Poppies tend to drain the soil of nutrients. Poppies do deter white flies and aphids.
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