Companion Planting Garlic

Garlic Loves Other Plants…And Other Plants Love Garlic! Garlic is one of the best Companion Crops you can plant. It can be used as a natural pest deterrent and even a fungicide. Garlic has very few incompatible neighbours and its space - nutrient requirements are very minimal. Companion Planting is an easy, low maintenance way to improve the structure and function of your garden. Garlic’s inherent properties make it one of the kings of growing in unison with other plants!
In this video I will show you how to Companion Plant your Garlic in your very own backyard garden, as well as my top 5 crops that I like to plant alongside my Garlic for the best results. In addition, if you stay to the end, I’ll also give you the 6 crops to avoid planting anywhere near your Garlic!
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[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

If growing a fall garden full of delicious organic veggies for you and your family including Garlic is something you're passionate about, consider joining our Facebook Group called "Growing, Better". Everyone is welcome and its one of the fastest-growing communities online. Share, learn, GROW!: facebook.com/groups/GrowingBetter Fabric Grow Bags are an excellent alternative to standard pots, and in some cases even better for large single plant crops like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale, and even Garlic! Lightweight, inexpensive, and they come in almost any size! Check out the affiliate links below and give them a try! Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3imbLOA Amazon USA: amzn.to/2ZvWguO Amazon UK: amzn.to/2CTZQqZ If you're just starting out gardening in 2020, this inexpensive set of tools from Amazon can get you and your Garlic up and running this year as well as prepare your gardens for fall! I know there is a fevered and renewed interest in gardening and many of you are seasoned vets. But remember that there's a whole population out there that hasn't gardened before. Let's help them out and encourage as much as possible! Affiliate links below: Amazon USA: amzn.to/2xXLfbG Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3aoN1AN Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2XrQA5A

[@charlesbolin7249]

Love that farm dog! One day, when I have enough land, I'll get another golden retriever. Very good dog as long as they have enough room to stretch their legs.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

She's the best Charles! I agree...keep them exercised and there's no better companion! :-)

[@clairwilliams4093]

Ahh, finally a garlic companion plant video. Saved and liked! Everyone says to me that garlic hates competition and don't plant it with anything, but that goes against one of my gardening principles which is intercropping. I am so glad that I found this video. And what a GOOD DOG you have 😃

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much Clair! Yes, she's a good puppy...the best! :-)

[@hildachacon001]

Love the interaction you have with your garden companion! He is beautiful.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks! :-)

[@lupinsensei]

I’ve been following you for a while now. You’re an excellent communicator. You cover all bases and you’re really pleasant company. Thank you. I’ve learned a lot.

[@jeanbarrett8147]

You have a great presentation style. I have learned quite a bit from your videos. Thank you for offering your videos!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Jean, thanks so much for that! Have a great Sunday!

[@kathy9124]

Agreed!

[@cmsag7428]

Thank you for posting. I am in the US, and we are tearing ourselves apart. Not making a political statement, just stating a fact. Former friends are now "kill you" enemies. It is awful. So appreciate, what you do. An escape. The wife watches HGTV, I watch veg vids, in separate rooms. She comes in teasingly accusing me of watching porn, all I say is yes - "Vegetable Pornography" - then looks at it and says, "Not another 5 gallon planter!" Thanks again, you do a great job.

[@j.reneewhite915]

You have a video on storing your garlic cloves in the freezer to plant out in the fall. I followed it step by step. I froze 21 Russian Red Hard neck Garlic cloves. I planted them out with 5 other varieties of garlic and I'm checking them often like you do the mail box when you are expecting money. So far I don't see any signs of life but I'm trusting the process. You know your stuff. I'll give you a follow up comment when I harvest in about 7 months. ;)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Awesome Renee! Often you won't see any growth on top at all over the winter. The real goal is roots down below. I'll post a pic in my community tab to show you....just a sec...

[@curiouscat4377]

Can someone point me to that video of freezing garlic to plant later?

[@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow]

Thank you for sharing your garden and knowledge with us. I’m a KZbin gardener too. It’s my 3rd year and ever year I try to get better. This year I’m trying intercropping/companion planting. I found your channel in my research. This is very helpful and I and so happy I found your channel because it has so much to offer. I hope we can learn more from each other as we grow our gardens and our channels! Happy Planting!

[@Pubgfetiz]

This video have not came at a better time, my God; you have read my mind: as last evening I instinctively placed a few kale, 10 spinach and some lettuce and 6 tomatoes seeds from my newly delivered package of seeds and was thinking 🤔 am I doing the right thing ... lol 😂 (planting with garlic)🤭 but think and said, hey it’s a trial test.. for sprouting after I say your videos of growing garlic I planted 15 more in an indoor pot (glass door evening sunlight) like Friday night..hopefully eagerly😬 awaits for sprout. Thanks so much Jeff for these awesome but steady.. 🙏🇨🇦

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Awesome buddy!! I'm so glad. Love it when it syncs up with what you're actually looking for! Good stuff!

[@Pubgfetiz]

Thanks so much Jeff, you’re the Best..!!! 🙏🇨🇦

[@Pubgfetiz]

Thanks so much Jeff, you’re the Best..!!! 🙏🇨🇦

[@thatbird2]

Garlic, Roses and Nasturtiums all love each other. You can cut some of the green garlic leaf tips to toss into a salad or whatever. The darker nasturtium flowers are sweetest to eat. The yellow ones attract aphids which helps protect your roses. A finely shredded leaf will give your tossed salads a tasty, mustard flavoured zing. Garlic is a natural anti-biotic. So good for so much...

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

So awesome Wendy, thanks for that! Definitely going to try a larger variety of Nasturtiums this year! Cheers! :-)

[@thatbird2]

Thank you. Pickled Nasturtium Seeds are pretty good too, (so's they don't take over your garden entirely.) Used to be known as Poor Man's Capers.

[@user-pt3bv3jl3v]

Perfect timing! I was thinking what to grow in the small spaced row behind my young carrots, en voila! Thanks friend! Happy gardening! 😃

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on! Do it, couple of holes, few inches apart, done and done! :-)

[@michaelsplot]

Nice one mate all the best Michael`s plot UK

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Michael, thanks!

[@taililly2483]

New youtube subscriber. Found you on Facebook first, then found out you also had a KZbin channel.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Awesome Tai! Thanks so much for the support!!

[@Pubgfetiz]

Excellently Steady Videos...🙏🇨🇦

[@tinarachelleriley1815]

Love this info! Looking forward to more videos, good stuff!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers, thanks so much for watching!!

[@OakKnobFarm]

Everyone needs a buddy. Agree. What's your dog's name? Thanks for the garlic vid, too :)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Sorry Dave, just saw this! Her name is Emma! :-)

[@OakKnobFarm]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms you are deep diving in the comments tonight!!! Hi Jeff :)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@OakKnobFarm oh man, don't you know it!

[@radwangalgai5338]

Very helpful, thank you 🍀🌸

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Radwan, hope you and your garden are doing great this fine Sunday!

[@SSs-lm3te]

Thanks for another great video, I’m definitely going to try this out!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks for the support, best of luck!

[@debmunsell1720]

I love garlic 🥬 greens

[@angelaburrell-lewis2955]

Thanks this is the information I am looking for.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Angela, happy to help!

[@josephdouglas4080]

Great informative Content

[@marycampbell4160]

Awesome tips Thanks

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Mary, thanks!

[@myrustygarden]

Ok so I should remove the garlic in my strawberry beds good to know 😂😂 I thought it was ok hence watching all your videos so I can get it right. Hope you weathered the storm yesterday. Stay safe and stay gardening 🧑‍🌾🥬☮️✌️🙏🥕🌶☮️🍆🇨🇦

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Ali thanks! What a storm, it was insane! Most of today's composting video was filmed in it, LOL! Yes, definitely don't grow Strawberries and Garlic together! It'll severely stunt your Strawberry patch!

[@myrustygarden]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms glad your safe thanks I can remove the garlic as they are still little and just put in a week or so ago (left overs 😂)

[@rohithpai3385]

You can grow bush beans with strawberry good companion plant for strawberry

[@barbaracarbone4658]

Very Interesting. I'm almost ready to harvest some of my fall crops. 😀 Thanks!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Very awesome Barbara! What did you grow this year?

[@barbaracarbone4658]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms This is my first fall garden! I've planted potatoes, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, chard, beets, peas..!!!!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@barbaracarbone4658 oh wow Barbara.... You planted everything! Love it!!

[@brianburge3349]

THANKS.

[@PacificArcTigWelding]

Yesssss dude!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

What you doing up so early man!

[@mayg9580]

So knowledgeable definitely subscribing, I just recently started to plant in my garden, I have no knowledge and definitely benefit from videos like this, thanks for sharing your experience 👍

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much for the support May! Glad you liked it, hopefully your growing experience grows as well as your crops!

[@mayg9580]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Your Welcome!! I hope to learn at least the basics to grow a few things in my garden for the family, is fascinating looking forward right now I have Papaya, Mexican Avocado 🥑 and Squash, and want to plant Garlic, Onions , tomatoes and bell peppers 🌶 but want to do it right 😊

[@emilythechef]

Thanks!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Emily!

[@liamgrows]

Getting excited about this video and this will be a great video (hope) See you in 37 min

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha, thanks Liam! I slept right through the premier! I wanted to be here live to do some comments but I just slept like a log!

[@liamgrows]

Lol

[@sylviayvette]

Great video

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Sylvia! :-)

[@rohithpai3385]

Marigold is the best companion plants for vegetable garden

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Love Marigolds!

[@shorty8256]

Awesome video...just in time for my garden planning....I wonder if I can plant it among my pepper and tomato plants too? Again thanks for the info your efforts are appreciated simple and clear...also really digging the golden pooch! All the best from stormy NY!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks! You can...sort of....except Garlic is planted right when peppers and tomatoes are harvested....they don't really grow together at the same time of year.

[@leynaabbey]

Yes, make a food forest. I've learned that large single crop beds are like a giant target for pests.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

So true!! I've been looking at a lot of old English cottage farms, the strategies they used. Good stuff!

[@leynaabbey]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms they knew what was up!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@leynaabbey The really really did...because it was about feeding their families for generations...not making as much $$ as possible regardless of the damage done.

[@leynaabbey]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Sometimes I think the more complicated we make things, and the more excess we create; the more we do ourselves a disservice (as far as food growing goes) bc we are destroying our most precious resource. In my humble opinion, the world needs less lawns, and more cottage gardens.

[@brandywvstrong9673]

Nice. Great new info for me.🤓 🙏🏻💙🙏🏻

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

As long as they have their "halo of space", they are the BEST companion plants Brandy! :-)

[@brandywvstrong9673]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms it’s always a nice morning to see your videos in my feed. New or old it’s great info. 🤓😁🤓 🙏🏻💙🙏🏻

[@MikeR65]

Carrots are my favorite so they will be my garlics buddy!!

[@AAHomeGardening]

I did companion plant garlic and carrot in early autumn and also spinach and garlic bad well

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Mike! They grow so well together. I actually did them a bit closer last year, maybe 2.5 to 3 inches apart, and has no problems!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@AAHomeGardening Nice work!! I'm changing up my Garlic strategy to do only Companion Planting and Indoor Growing. No more pure dedicated grow space to just Garlic.

[@AAHomeGardening]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms that's interesting Have to use all the space indeed I have tumeric and ginger growing inside at the moment

[@myladiamond1412]

Awesome. Thank you. Are growing any greens or lettuce indoors? Please share a video of it. :)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Myla, thanks!! And yes, I am growing Lettuce, Spinach, Herbs, Kale, Microgreens, Sprouts, Chives, etc all indoors.....videos coming.....I promise promise! :-)

[@Pubgfetiz]

Hi Jeff, I know u have some indoor plants..... (seen it in and behind you in your previous videos) 🤪 Can you be so kind enough to make a video on what or kind of indoor plants (vegetables) I can grow indoors ? Due to our Canadian winter 🥶 ❄️, it’s limited, I know but I can’t help myself wanted to plant a few more seeds here and there etc....Thanks 🙏 🇨🇦

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

100%! Coming up for sure...as the real bad weather hits I'll be definitely doing a whole series on indoor crops and the best ones to grow!

[@Pubgfetiz]

Thanks a million Jeff and Definitely looking forward to see those and will surely get tons inspiration and encouragement to continues planting indoors, even tho this crazy weather we are getting as it’s like a hurricanes like hitting of windstorm hails and rainstorm. as we speak Thanks so much Jeff from the bottom of my heart ❤️ 🙏🇨🇦Gnight.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@Pubgfetiz Awesome, thanks so much for the support, I hope I can cover all the plants you're interested in!

[@Pubgfetiz]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms No worries Jeff thanks to you for your kindheartedness and replies, surely looking forward for that video. 🙏🇨🇦

[@thecatwhosawstars]

I planted garlic by my roses 🌹

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Nice! I bet it looks lovely!

[@mmm70]

Do they deter moles and voles?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yes! They most definitely help!!

[@beabeliever9]

Just fyi not garlic related but I noticed my dill and roses seem to be best friends!

[@deoko1]

yesss carrots! phew that is a relief. I had a garlic clove that was ready to be planted and the only place available I have is near some carrots I'm growing in a big container. However I am worried about the amount of water I'm supposed to give both crops...wont the garlic rot?

[@implus32]

hey, please let me know if romaine lettuce or broadleaf mustard would be good along side garlic..and thnx alot man, im abt to start growing veggies on roof top n have been watching alot of ur videos n they have been realy helpful n source of knowledge fr me who has never done any farming stuff ever...keep up the goodwork..

[@implus32]

also in case they are compatible how far apart should i place them frm garlic..

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

They grow GREAT with lettuce and all mustards/Brassicas. 4-inches apart from each other and other plants and you're good to go!!

[@implus32]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thnx man, much appreciated..

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@implus32 No worries, best of luck!

[@Ileleana]

question about companion planting, does this work as well with square foot gardening? as in if i plant them next to each other will i still get the benefits?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

100% for sure! That's precisely when it works!

[@charlesbolin7249]

I keep my refrigerator at 34 deg. F and found 2 sleeves of garlic that started sprouting just a few days ago. Is it worth giving it a go and planting them? Some factors to consider, I live in zone 9a (Henderson NV) yesterday we topped out over 70 deg. F for the high and lows are from the mid 40's to 50's. The garlic is store bought product of Mexico purchased at La Bonita Supermarket. I figure it may be worth a try because it is hardy enough that it sprouted in the cold dark refrigerator at near freezing temperatures and if I plant it now it should be able to establish roots (the bees are still active on my shrubs in the frond yard is how my weather is). First frost in my zip code is Dec 10 and last frost Feb 10. I in no way think I'd get a super big bulb harvest out of it, but I think it may be an opportunity to temper the garlic for some excellent future harvests. Please give me your thoughts on this, going to plant it today, I'm thinking I should also be sure and plant it with the sprouts above the soil and hope it roots. Any advise is appreciated, my first planting. I also have some organic cloves in the freezer on Nov 11 hoping to plant them around Dec 20 or so. Thanks again.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Definitely Charles! If it has already sprouted, get it into some moist potting mix so it can set the bulb and start producing those roots! Its all about the roots at this point. Get it started inside, then either harden it off in a sheltered area outside, or keep it growing indoors until March for a massive bulb harvest early summer!

[@j.reneewhite915]

Always give it a try. That's how we learn. Maybe you'll have a success story to share with us next spring!

[@evelyn247]

Binging on your garlic growing videos since I’m a first timer, so first off thanks so much …love your approach and gardening presentation. My question is that some of your other videos state a good 1x watering or monthly/bi weekly depending on climate. Most all the companion plantings listed here require weekly watering. I’m in 9b Central FL and am 8wks into vernalization (I think maybe 1 more week to go to hit daily mid 70s before I plant the garlic) and watched your warm weather garlic video as well. 1) Do you think that’s too soon, or should I wait few more weeks for daily high of 60s? 2) I want to plant garlic into my existing carrot, greens and radish beds but those get weekly and sometimes 2x a Wk waterings. Will all that water rot them out, or should I just plant separately at this stage? Much appreciated

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey evelyn, thanks for watching! Plant your Garlic when its the coldest in your area. So if its going to drop more, wait for that. As for watering, its not that the Garlic can't take the moisture...heck, we'll get rain here 3x a week from now until April....its just that every watering washes your soil. It washes the organic matter out and it dilutes the nutrients. If you are already coping with that with other crops in the same area, your Garlic will be perfectly fine. :-)

[@evelyn247]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Wow… you have no idea how much I appreciate you replying to a new question on a video you posted a year ago… that, speaks volumes. Your already a great teacher, but that move also creates even more respect and fan loyalty… lifetime subscriber friend :) Thanks for clarifying about the moisture and companion planting… I totally get it now. Our coldest aka first frost date is in 3~4 Wk’s so I’ll wait to plant my refrigerated garlic. That would make 3mths vernalization but won’t risk devernalization now, which I was worried about here in Florida (last night 43, today mid 70s… yuckie for garlic) 😂 Thx again!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@evelyn247 Thanks so much! Very appreciated. For vernalization, 3 months is definitely enough. The bulbs should be ready for planting and you'll be on your way!

[@tennesseenana4838]

My garlic will be ready to harvest the middle of next month - July. What is good to plant in that container until I plant more garlic in it at the end of October? Thanks!

[@workwillfreeyou]

I need help with fireants.

[@NashvilleMonkey1000]

Have a few buckets of hot water ready and lift the ground up with a fork in that spot, leave the fork there and get the water and pour it all over the spot. use the last bucket to wash the fork in place and retrieve the fork~

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I hear baking soda and vinegar work as well.

[@robinfitzgerald7093]

I was going to grow marigolds early this fall in my veggie garden to deter deer. Are marigolds a no-no?

[@sircorkysriley4904]

help. This is my first year planting garlic I planted about 3-4" deep covered about 4" straw about 4 weeks ago. Some is sprouting now and it looks amazing. I live in Southern ontario and we can get the odd day -20C in jan and feb am I okay or should I cover with more straw??

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Awesome! Being about 8 inches down from the surface, you should be just fine. I wouldn't add any more at this time. Best of luck!

[@thatamericangamer7230]

Almost time

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha, hope you enjoyed!

[@thatamericangamer7230]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I did I also went out on my garden and I saw a jalapeño with another growing with it, fairly new I think since it was small

[@thatamericangamer7230]

I haven't seen anything like it have you

[@equals2921]

nice plantin you scallywag

[@jessicamonday7966]

Can it be planted with okra?

[@GoneBattyBats]

How about Strawberries & Garlic?

[@cajonesAFK]

Can I companionship plant a watermelon helmet?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Only if you drink enough Pilsner!

[@vvherbwitch]

Can garlic only be planted in the fall?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

You can plant it whenever you like, but to get the biggest bulbs to set, it usually has to over winter in the ground and be harvested the following summer.

[@heidibredehoeft9442]

Do you know if garlic could be the cause of my plums not setting fruit even though there were lots of blossoms?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

No, I don't think Garlic would have any effect like that Heidi.

[@susanraso220]

What about turnips?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Definitely, they are good to go if you have the space! :-)

[@susanraso220]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Change-Maker]

According to Growveg ( who base compa ion plant recommendations only on peer reviewed studies) Garlic and Strawberries do get along....I am guessing garlic serves as a pest detterrant in this case. Could you please share any further info of how garlic stunts growth of Strawberries? With so many conflicting info on companion planting...it really gets confusing.

[@carriekimble2994]

questiom, If I plant carrots in the garlic bed at the same time, will my carrots have a garlic taste?

[@KristiContemplates]

Green garlic and garlic greens for eating

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Love the garlic greens. Not as tasty as chives though ...

[@KristiContemplates]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms dehydrate. add to stock 👍

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@KristiContemplates great idea! Does it turn to powder or just flakes?

[@KristiContemplates]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms depends on post-processing

[@joycemclean9661]

What about dill?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Dill is awesome... Grows well with others... Except carrots and nightshades

[@joycemclean9661]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms , thank you so much for the fast reply.

[@preciousmetalhead5155]

Not sure about garlic deterring deer. A deer wiped out 30 of my garlic tops in 1 night. 🧄

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

They love the scapes....its like candy for them!

[@AAHomeGardening]

Garlic keep the pest away

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Exactly!! So true!

[@shashb6519]

I would prefer if you actually stated the plants that are a NO with garlic. TIA