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Companion Planting: Beets

June 28, 20120

This is a post in the Zone 9 Companion Planting series

This companion planting guide focuses on beets.

Beets Help:

  • Lettuce (and most leafy greens)
  • Onions

Beets are helped by:

  • Garlic
  • Mint

Avoid when planting beets:

  • Beans

Notes:

  • Beets can stunt the growth of beans.
  • Garlic adds to the flavor and vigor of beets
  • Beet greens are great for compost, they…

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