Return to the Garden Experiments Forum | Post a Follow-Up

 o
Adjacent plants or varieties

Posted by lurker 10 Central CA (My Page) on
Thu, Apr 3, 03 at 17:10

I don’t know if I’m in the right form but I hope some one can help me. I’ve heard you should not plant cucumbers, next to cantaloupes, or water melons. Is this true, if so what about squash. Also are their any other general rules of what should not be planted next to each other, and what is a safe distance apart to plant. Thanks


Follow-Up Postings:

 o
RE: Adjacent plants or varieties

I'm sure some experienced gardeners will help more but I would look in the organic gardening forum and do a search.

Ethan

Spelling checked with Iespell

Here is a link that might be useful: Here is a search that I did


 o
RE: Adjacent plants or varieties

If you are not saving your own seed from the cucumber or cataloupes then it makes no difference. These two will cross with insects pollinating the flowers, but it will only show up in the seed planted the following year. Watermelons will not cross with either of them.


 o
RE: Adjacent plants or varieties

there is a book called "Carrots Love Tomatoes" and it is all about companion planting, i recomend you go to your local library ad check it out, or better yet just buy a copy! it is by Louis Riotte and is published by Storey Books. the cost is $14.95US and it is a great refrence. ~Ryan


 o Post a Follow-Up

Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum.

    If you are a member, please log in.

    If you aren't yet a member, join now!


Return to the Garden Experiments Forum

Instructions

  • You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
  • Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
  • After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
  • It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
  • HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
  • No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
  • If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
  • If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.



 
Click here to learn more about in-text links on this page.