Companion Plants For Thyme – What Grows Well With Thyme

You’ve probably heard of companion planting: Grouping different plant species near each other to the mutual or sole benefit of one or the other. Companion planting methods are used for various reasons, most commonly to repel pests. Herbs, including thyme, are often recommended companion plants. So what companion plants go well with thyme? Read on to learn about companion plants for thyme.

Thyme not only benefits some plants as a companion planting, but it has other benefits in the garden.

While companion planting has been around for centuries, it hasn’t been until recently that any scientific study has been done on the practice. So as you buddy up your thyme, remember that some plants will reap benefits and not others.

Thyme used as a companion plant is reported to repel cabbage loopers and maggots, corn earworm, tomato hornworm, and whitefly.

Thyme is a good eggplant companion since the herb attracts beneficial insects which, in turn, help to control pests that attack eggplant. Thyme is also said to improve the flavor of eggplant while repelling whiteflies and cabbage worms.

Other plants recommended as companion plants with thyme include another nightshade and tomatoes, as well as Brassicas like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, and kohlrabi. Thyme is a good companion for cabbage family plants because it is not only an insect repellant but also encourages ladybugs, which can devour over 50 aphids per day.

Thyme planted between strawberry plants helps smother weeds which can outcompete the berries for nutrients and water. Thyme is a good potato companion because it repels Colorado potato beetles and, along with chamomile and basil, can supposedly improve the flavor of your spuds.

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