Companion Planting in Depth: Scientific Evidence and Design Principles

The Science Behind Successful CompanionsThe popular companion planting literature is a mixture of well-evidenced science, reasonable hypothesis, and outright folklore. Understanding which is which allows you to design planting combinations that provide genuine benefits rather than simply following lists.Proven MechanismsPest confusion: complex plantings with multiple volatiles and visual textures make it harder for specialist pests to locate their host plants. This is partially supported by rese…