COMPANION PLANTING Made SIMPLE with The Rule of 3!!

[@jeanscruggs812]

For a first time gardener planning a victory garden, this was THE most helpful info I have come across. So simple even someone like me benefited from it. Thank you for making me feel like pro!!! Much appreciated!!!

[@SimplisticFarms]

This might be the BEST comment I've gotten all week! Thank you, mission accomplished because that is exactly what I'm trying to do. Welcome to the Channel!!

[@SpaceDr00ze]

"I'm going to throw them back on the screen for a second so you can take a snapshot". You're the best.

[@SimplisticFarms]

👍

[@lynnmoodley4954]

Thank you, great presentation

[@perpetualengine]

I thought you were being sarcastic until I remembered I was watching at 2x speed.

[@SimplisticFarms]

@perpetualengine 😁😆😅🤣😂that's awesome!

[@rustinstardust2094]

Just like that cool professor who leaves his writing on the board for a while after 'cuz he knows we still need time to write it all down 🙌

[@denisefaust6408]

Plant zucchini, Patty pan squash with Oregano, thyme, basil….squash bugs hate the smell of fragrant herbs. Be sure to get the herbs growing good first, then put the squashes in the bed or container(or plant seeds).

[@VictimOfFat3]

Only issue with this is oregano and thyme prefer much drier soil whereas squash and basil prefer moist soil.

[@ladyjess3957]

🤔wondering if onion leeks planted around my squash and okra would act as pest deterent..any advice on this?? thank you.

[@VictimOfFat3]

@ladyjess3957 anything in the allium family including leeks will deter pests because of the aroma. They should be fine to plant around squash or okra... but from what I'm reading it's not good to plant okra and squash together because the squash roots attract nematodes which okra is very susceptible to. You can also plant dill to attract butterflies, or marjoram to deter aphids from your squash. Peppers and basil are good for okra pest repellent.

[@SimplisticFarms]

Should work great! @VictimOfFat3 explained it perfectly here 🤙

[@ladyjess3957]

@@VictimOfFat3 👍🥰thank you for the tips !! will change up the plant order and use pepper plants

[@Potawatomi_woman]

Great video thank you for sharing! Native Americans still use this method and we are still here using it just want to clarify that its not something we USED to do! Keep up the good work!

[@TheKrispyfort]

Thank you to your ancestors who preserved this knowledge and your kin for sharing it with us.

[@caseykish6763]

Nasturtium with squash is also great.

[@SimplisticFarms]

Absolutely!

[@shibibi1]

Nasturtium is great for so much and so simple to grow. A truly amazing plant

[@johntelger5045]

This was super helpful especially to your five groupings. It helps dummies like me who are just starting with companion planting. Thank you.

[@SimplisticFarms]

Well that makes my day! That is the exact reason I made it and I'm glad it helped. I'm trying to make content that I could have used just starting out. Welcome to the channel!

[@johntelger5045]

Looking forward to digging into your other videos. This will help me prepare for this year's season. 👊 We had a lot of bug issues last year, hoping this helps.

[@SimplisticFarms]

@@johntelger5045 right on, keep me posted👊

[@MamaMudskipper]

And the list on screen saved us some homework! 😁 thanks!

[@lanetower3411]

I have some very happy cherry tomatoes that have overwintered here in SoCal. They have taken advantage of some bushes and the vines in my wall. No other support. They are acting like a vine should. One is intertwined with a bougainvillea. There are no bad sections or parasites that I can see. Bit messy looking, but they are productive.

[@CraftsByMaura]

I would love to see pictures or video of how you're planting them together, if there's a specific layout that works best, like rows, or clusters, etc. I'm using raised garden beds which usually need specific layouts for the small spaces.

[@AlphaHomeDC]

This video is very useful for starters like me.

[@urbangalfarmroots]

Excellent and to the point/brief and comments were also very helpful. The summary screen shot was extremely helpful! Thank you.

[@TheKrispyfort]

IF you're doing the 3 Sisters mounding method here's some tips for you based on experience in my own garden; Prepare your mound or elevated row. Place a sturdy stake (I prefer bamboo) in the centre of the mound/seed-site. Place 4 kernels around the stake, about 1"/3cm from the stake. When germinated corn shoots are 5"-10" height place 4-8 pole beans around outside of corn shoot cluster. Place 2 pumpkin/squash/melon seeds on opposing sides of shoot cluster. IF possible, string twine between the tips of the mound stakes. Anchor twine to a fixed fence or pole if possible. As pole bean plants grow, train them to go around the central corn cluster - bamboo stake in the middle - as this will trellis the bean plants and help support the corn plants to prevent toppling from the weight of the bean plants in the future. The twine between the bamboo stake tips will give another trellis for the beans to grow along and help distribute the weight of the bean plants. Some pumpkin/squash/melon vines will partially climb to move/grow between the corn stalk clusters. I actually have twine strung up in a weave like pattern between the stakes, stalks, and fencing to provide a scaffolding for a pole bean canopy because I like the pole beans to have aerial opportunity and options. So far, the corn, beans, and melon/pumpkin vines are getting along with the brassica plants. I leave my brassica in place so I can harvest the plant leaves as well as any heads that might form. IF you're companion planting with marigolds, the marigold seeds should be placed as close to the base of the tomato/potato plants as possible. Okay, I'm done 👍

[@sarahhall5714]

Any link to a vid you might've done? It's hard to visualize spacing. Much love

[@marli269]

Thank you for this explanation. All the videos I've seen explain that we should "companion plant", but never say how exactly. Your reply here tells me what I need to do now that I'm going to companion plant my garden.

[@Rosalyn-z6t]

@@TheKrispyfort Wow would love to see this done! Learning.🤔 Thanks

[@Tinahealerwithheart]

Thank you ! I now know what to do for next year

[@thatonepossum5766]

I’m completely new to gardening (and most plants in general- I only know succulents well), and this feels like magic. Planting things specifically to attract beneficial insects is especially cool.

[@SimplisticFarms]

That's fantastic! I'm so glad it's helpful.

[@TheKrispyfort]

Botanical alchemy

[@annwarneka868]

Refreshing video! Thank you for teaching ancient three sisters. Just one question, What plants repels a scurry of squirrels?

[@autumnbailey5503]

Straight to the point and awesome. Thank you so much!

[@beejonsahu9922]

Super helpful Sir, thank you ❤🙏

[@asih2525]

Best companion plants

[@reddamooyoung2.079]

Thank you... my 1st visit, didn't feel the need to scroll or troll 😊

[@SimplisticFarms]

Thanks! Glad to have you here, hope it helped👍

[@amyv-m6002]

Thank you for the screenshot at the end 😊

[@SimplisticFarms]

Glad it was helpful!

[@whosedoingwhat]

Thank You so much! I actually have carrots & onions in a raised bed will add the chives 🙂

[@samanthagray52]

In all honesty I was thinking this video was great and liked the info but was just going to let the next autoplay video play without liking , then you threw up the screenshot part and I immediately liked the video and was overjoyed. Thank you for making it even easier for us! You're awesome 👌 👏

[@SimplisticFarms]

Thank YOU for the kind words! So glad it was helpful👍

[@terrence369]

This is what I call farming.

[@SimplisticFarms]

Thank you, that's what I call it to🤙

[@shivashankar1880]

This method was used in old Mysore state area for last hunded years,still using in Mandya dt in dry rain fed areas

[@SimplisticFarms]

That's fantastic!

[@michelleignacio8180]

Thank you. This was the most helpful video for a beginner gardener about companion planting!

[@hg8247]

Do you plant all at the same time? Would you start your corn seeds and beans at the same time? Or would you start corn then wait a couple weeks and then plant pole beans? How closely do you plant them to each other? Do you have to leave a bigger space between rows?

[@OkieJammer2736]

Three Sisters: Start Corn first to have a stalk for the Squash and Beans to grow up. Plant close enough together so they naturally grab the Corn stalk with tendrils. Read up on planting small blocks of Corn for pollination. Full sun for all three plants.

[@kaylyngaffield6835]

These videos changed how we will do our garden this year. Love all the useful information. Great videos. The only part I missed was how farm apart should I keep each row. Should I go by the seed packets or do you use a different spacing between each row

[@SimplisticFarms]

Fantastic, glad it was helpful! It actually depends on what I'm growing and how many rows in the bed..the seed pack is safe, however, typically you can cut it in half and be safe for high density planting. Again, depends on the crop and purpose though. I hope that helps

[@debbyshapiro2125]

BRILLAINT TRULLY TX SO MUCH DEBBY SOUTH AFRICA

[@Joyfil170]

What an outstanding, organized, informative presentation with examples and simplified rationale. A job well! ❤

[@SimplisticFarms]

Thanks! I'm glad your finding it useful!!

[@HandmadebyHeather-su4xq]

Cool! 0:17

[@SimplisticFarms]

@handmadebyheather you're cool!🤙

[@tnijoo5109]

Is there a good book you recommend on this? Where do you learn this? I’m amazed.

[@natsonline]

Incredibly valuable info. THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge!!

[@TheMixingBowlHomestead]

This is awesome information. I haven't really done much of companion planting, so this gives me much needed basics. Thanks for sharing.

[@oliverpenner4277]

big time simple and helpful. Thank you!

[@SimplisticFarms]

Mission accomplished!👍

[@IslaKewley]

As a beginner to companion planting (and vegetable gardening), I found this video super helpful. Just had a question: If I'm planting a lot of carrots, should I plant dill/chives mixed in with them? Or is it ok for them to be separate and in the same vicinity?

[@SimplisticFarms]

Either will work to a point. I try to strategically plant them in the same bed when possible.

[@leahtruckenbrod1279]

I outlined my carrot bed edges with onions last year with success

[@showxating9885]

Thank you for refreshing my memory. I came looking for trios and found what I needed. I've had a lot of success with planting aromatic herbs in every planting area. I don't use any pesticides, and that's definitely been problematic on scarce occasions. Overall, though, I've great seasons.

[@sailorgirl2017]

Do you put specific herbs with certain plants?

[@SimplisticFarms]

I'm glad it helped! We don't use any pesticides either so finding a natural strategy that works has been a game-changer. That being said, it's always an experiment, lol. Good luck this season👍

[@SimplisticFarms]

This video gives a few good examples for which herbs go well kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqLMdXiGi7ijipYsi=As3twN857F8qXBuE

[@SimplisticFarms]

This might be helpful as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3POfIBsebdlqrssi=0mHrHm8u6tVATces

[@sailorgirl2017]

Thanks for both videos I will check them out. @@SimplisticFarms

[@alicefrazier7366]

Thanks

[@sailorgirl2017]

Thanks for the great information. We currently liveaboard a sailboat but just bought a 1/4 acre lot and all I can think about is gardening! Is there another plant other than corn that would be a beneficial companion to the beans and squash? Happy gardening from a new subscriber!

[@OkieJammer2736]

Congratulations on your new land. How exciting! The Three Sisters traditionally has Corn - the staple of Native Americans - which provides the stalk support and 'arms' for the Squash and Beans vines and leaves that shade/cool, plus the Corn harvests last. You can find bundles of long 1.5" wooden sticks plus other supports, even Tomato cages could work with coaxing at a Home Depot or even Walmart garden sections. Plan on moving the tendrils to your supports. BTW. If open to full sunshine, you could grow small blocks of Corn your 1/4 acre. Have fun!

[@sailorgirl2017]

Thanks for the great advice!! @@OkieJammer2736

[@sailorgirl2017]

thanks!! @@OkieJammer2736

[@SimplisticFarms]

That is fantastic!! A couple other options other than corn could be radishes or carrots. They should both grow well with the beans and squash. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!👍

[@sailorgirl2017]

Thank you! Those would definitely be crops we'd be more interested in. Cheers! @@SimplisticFarms

[@aaronj7987]

Quick, clear, and concise!

[@SimplisticFarms]

I try!

[@Lizzy_333]

Me wondering if should dig up my green bean plants to move them over to the corn 🤔

[@kugodx9]

Thanks for those parrings!

[@SimplisticFarms]

Glad it helped!

[@kugodx9]

@@SimplisticFarms I'm new to gardening and this certainly did, thank you again!

[@jackielambert7980]

Dude... This rocks! Thank you!

[@SimplisticFarms]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it🤙

[@TheKrispyfort]

Plants that DO NOT get along - melon/pumpkin/cucumber vines will do serious damage to potato/tomato plants

[@Think-about-]

How far apart do tomatoes and cucumbers have to be? I’m growing both vertically in a small garden.

[@SimplisticFarms]

@Think-about- in that situation it isn't so much about how far apart they are, rather you want to make sure they are positioned so one isn't shading out the other. Hope that helps!

[@cynthialowery1063]

thks for the reminder, short and sweet😁

[@myrurallifestory]

thanks for sharing, i need more informations about it.

[@TnOrchidguy]

Thank you, brother, thank you.

[@SimplisticFarms]

Glad it was helpful🤙

[@waterjade4198]

No brassicas? What would you suggest as good companions for a brassica to deter cabbage moths and whiteflies?

[@SimplisticFarms]

My go to for brassica are Raddishes and Onions, as well as Geraniums and nasturtiums. Hope that helps!

[@adavis473]

Hi, would leeks be considered a good companion to brassicas?

[@shapiemau2244]

@@adavis473 I would say so as they part of that family.

[@SimplisticFarms]

Yes they would👍

[@leahtruckenbrod1279]

I was astonished to have NO cabbage worms on my brassicas this year despite numerous moths and history of problems. I had interplanted dill and had nasturtiums at the ends. Curious if will have similar results again. And the dill flowers are great for beneficial insects

[@victorialarowe4980]

Extraordinary presentation! Thank you!

[@pennyleonard3496]

😊TY FOR THE VIDEO 🤗

[@SimplisticFarms]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jenwoods2352]

I'm going to try some of these this spring, thanks from Ottawa, Canada!

[@SimplisticFarms]

Fantastic! Let me know how it goes👍

[@DevinTheGardener]

Crazy amazingly informative. Thank you!

[@Darksmirk1]

Internet says banana plants grow well with sweet potatoes. But what about regular potatoes ??

[@victorcd9653]

Serious knowledge here. 🔥

[@SimplisticFarms]

I appreciate that!

[@ShybabyVibesLifeCoaching]

Thank you SO MUCH for this…!😅

[@SimplisticFarms]

Glad it was helpful

[@carolinaacuna1757]

Cucumbers are known to have alelopathic propertie. How does this principle hold with their companioms growth?

[@SimplisticFarms]

Well it will depend on what you are companion planting with it. Not all are suitable companions. That being said, I haven't had any issues with the growth of the other plants that I've grown with the cucs.

[@Maria_Serbina]

Thank you for awesome tips!

[@SimplisticFarms]

Your welcome! Glad they were helpful👍

[@PlantRelated]

very cool thank you! need a spreadsheet for my plants

[@SimplisticFarms]

What kind of Speadsheet are you thinking? What info would you like on it if I could put one together?

[@GulioDiMarco]

3 sisters. Im allergic to squash. Would like... Cucumber or like... Strawberry replace well?

[@SimplisticFarms]

I wouldn't do Strawberries in the combo because of pest issues. Cucumbers could work, but I actually Trellis all of my Cucumbers rather than on the ground. Watermelons could work if you aren't trellising them as well. Myself, I would grow Carrots or Radishes as the substitute for squash. Hope that helps 👍

[@ingoditrust1543]

Great job! Thank you. Short and extremely helpful

[@SimplisticFarms]

Thanks!

[@Joymataba]

Hi! Sir, I'm interested to try the said 3 sisters but i dont know how to do it. I mean, what to plant first then what is next and of course its planting distance between hills and between rows?

[@Gardenfrog]

Great tips on companion planting. Thank you.

[@SimplisticFarms]

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

[@cloverfields6339]

nutes thanks for the video, im trying to understand companion planting better

[@SimplisticFarms]

I hope it helps👍

[@waynegretzky8464]

seriously thanks

[@SimplisticFarms]

No problem, glad it helped👍

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

From experience, the 3sisters isn’t good for sweet corn, it’s very difficult to pick the corn without damaging the squash or pumpkins, but works great for corn grown to dry or popcorn.

[@rogehnimunoz4327]

Nice vid. Thank you so much!

[@SimplisticFarms]

Glad it was helpful👍

[@bradleycollings8176]

Thank you for the information , some really helpful concepts to keep in mind for me as a beginner. Thanks from zone 7!

[@SimplisticFarms]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marklouthan2465]

Neat video....do some more !!!

[@SimplisticFarms]

Thanks, I'm working on it. I have a couple I'm working on as we speak!👍

[@marklouthan2465]

@@SimplisticFarms If you will allow me....I';ve got some thoughts. We are approaching a ''Mini Ice Age'' and there will be a food shortage.....thank you again !

[@KevinMichaelA]

Marigold attracted a ton of whiteflies to my garden

[@cherylwhite-butler6237]

That was awesome! Very informative! Keep it up!

[@SimplisticFarms]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@nicolekroeker6754]

What can I plant with melons for companion planting?

[@SimplisticFarms]

IF they are growing on a trellis or tunnel, I've had good success with Carrots, lettuce, and Radish. If not, and growing on the ground, it gets tough because they like to sprawl out, but pole beans could work great in that situation. Marigolds are always a good option as well.👍

[@nicolekroeker6754]

Thank you, I live in the city with a postage stamp size yard and I grow things in raised beds and containers and still trying to find more ways to grow extra food.

[@fionahobbs8818]

Very helpful !

[@SimplisticFarms]

Fantastic!

[@haircuthunny26]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@SimplisticFarms]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!👍

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

Excellent advice!!

[@freddieivory625]

Great tips, thanks for sharing!!

[@SimplisticFarms]

Glad they helped!

[@Church2103]

Thank you, great information!

[@SimplisticFarms]

Glad it helped!👍

[@HaveYouTriedGuillotines]

I have a small space where I just happen to be incidentally planting many of these things, are you learn a lot just from watching things play out. Peppers attract parasitic wasps, which protect all of your large, vertical fruit bearing vines from leaf eating pests. The parasitic wasps seem to love the tiny white flowers of peppers, and they reproduce by injecting their eggs into the caterpillars that feed on things like peppers and tomatoes. ...The wasps effectively eat their way out of the caterpillar, killing it in the process.

[@SimplisticFarms]

That's awesome, yeah Peppers are great for that. I do alot of observation and experiments, along with a ton of Research just to make sure I'm not crazy, lol.🤪👍

[@AndreaMoscoso-ny8oq]

Good information was going to try this out but man that is creepy lol. Wish you the best of luck.

[@juliahelland6488]

Thanks for sharing this! 💯

[@SimplisticFarms]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lalayne]

Can I plant tomatoes green peppers and cucumbers in a 4×8 raised bed using the companion plants you suggested in between or on the edge of the bed? Thanks

[@SimplisticFarms]

That should work, just be mindful of placement to make sure they all get enough sunlight.👍

[@lalayne]

@@SimplisticFarms Thanks so much!

[@nathansubbiah7564]

All alliums are bug repellers so can we plant green onions and leeks and shallot

[@SimplisticFarms]

For most things, yes. I like to use my bunching onions for that purpose with my carrots, tomatoes, & peppers. You really just want to avoid planting them with Beans and Peas(Legumes), the Alliums roots give off a chemical that will stunt the growth of the Legumes. Great question!👍

[@nikideefluck]

Great info!

[@micahwest5347]

Anything good to plant with potatoes?

[@SimplisticFarms]

For sure, quite a few things. I like corn, Onions, and Radishes. Cilantro is also a great choice. Marigolds are always good, and you can also plant Legumes like your beans and Peas, but don't if you plant Onions, they don't like each other.

[@GetLiftedCLT]

Does this method work for container gardens, too?

[@SimplisticFarms]

Absolutely👍

[@BigSamStudio]

Beautiful work!!!!

[@SimplisticFarms]

Thanks!

[@FullyYoked]

perfect video thank you

[@JohnHenrySheridan]

Thanks for the vid!

[@danielasmith4928]

Thank You!

[@SimplisticFarms]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!!👍

[@starlightstarbrightlove1457]

Thank you for the video. I will definitely follow your advice. What about Basil?

[@starlightstarbrightlove1457]

Never mind, you answered the question. 😀

[@SimplisticFarms]

I was getting ready to answer ot again, lol!👍

[@carolfryer9494]

Someone in garden group planted basil with their tomatoes and they were attacked by horn worms. Another gentleman posted that basil attracts horn worms. I have never heard that before.

[@SimplisticFarms]

I can assure you it wasn't the Basil. The hornworms are attracted to the Tomatoes. I know this because the worst infestation we ever had with hornworms was before we started Companion Planting and had no basil on the farm. Only tomatoes in the tunnel..it was a nightmare..

[@damonwilks8799]

Cotton chops are getting you in this video. Lol 😂😂 great info keep it up

[@SimplisticFarms]

It happens!😆🤣

[@David-fd9cr]

The good news is native people are still planting the three sisters.

[@SimplisticFarms]

Yes sir, and we love it here on our little farm as well!👍

[@ansuajo]

Seriously ya wonder what settlers were thinking with their soil degrading monocropping across the nation. Or not thinking.

[@cloverfields6339]

@@ansuajo right! i think about this constantly

[@berndtherrenvolk1951]

But fortunately they’ve stopped running buffalo herds off cliffs.

[@tweexican]

Curious, what seed supplier are you going with?

[@SimplisticFarms]

I use Johnny's for my Salad Mix and True Leaf Market for the rest.

[@ThuyNguyen-ec1rb]

Corn never grow good in my garden ,i quit grow them year ago

[@SimplisticFarms]

They can be challenging. And quite honestly almost not worth it if your not planting a pretty large area of it. That's space that can be better used for other crops.👍

[@sharonloomis5264]

In some of the plant catalogues, there is Marigold with teeny flowers that are edible. Would they work in companion planting? Gems?

[@SimplisticFarms]

Absolutely!

[@AFloodofSolaceJohnWhigham]

So cool.

[@SimplisticFarms]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it👍

[@AFloodofSolaceJohnWhigham]

@@SimplisticFarms you’re welcome. Good content.

[@jennifermoffett9866]

Aren't marigolds toxic to cats? I can't use them.

[@SimplisticFarms]

Actually they give off a sent that typically detours cats. However, if they do eat it, it's very mild and not life treating at all. We have cats here and haven't had any issues in the past.

[@echognomecal6742]

Steve Bush'emi's cousin makes some good points.

[@SimplisticFarms]

😆😅🤣😂

[@echognomecal6742]

@@SimplisticFarms Couldn't help myself, especially with his last name. 😉

[@zepguwlthistle7924]

was wanting to see your tools so i tried to sign up for SQUARE but I am not in business

[@SimplisticFarms]

Oh bummer! My bad.. Garden tools or Business Tools? I use Square for my website, that link is for a discount on the Sales service they provide. The Garden tools I use you can find in our Amazon Storefront. I really need to do a dedicated video on our tools.

[@zepguwlthistle7924]

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[@parkerlewis4260]

OK you’re saying only plant highlight plants together but what if your plants grow at different speeds and one is gonna grow over the other you’re gonna want to grow a low light plant below a highlight plant

[@SimplisticFarms]

No, absolutely, use the tall plants for shade. I will rarely say only for anything, everything is contextual🤣🤙

[@jeanie8831]

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[@tylerdenning6160]

has anyone ever told you that you looks similar to steve buscemi?🤣

[@SimplisticFarms]

No, I'm not sure how to take that,LOL!😅🤣😂

[@tylerdenning6160]

@@SimplisticFarms I thinks it's cool😂 he's got a very distinct and unique look!

[@visualmoon2771]

I see it but simplistic farms is definitely better looking

[@SimplisticFarms]

Thank you! 😂