Okra is one of the vegetables that is widely used for cooking purposes in many countries. It is one of the easiest vegetables to grow for beginner gardeners. This plant belongs to the same family of hibiscus and can be easily attacked by pests and many insects. Practising companion planting is one way to reduce the attack of pests on your okra plants. Best Companion Plants for Okra 1.Cosmos Cosmos flowers help to attract bees, pollinators and other beneficial insects to your garden. Beneficial insects help to control pests like mealy bugs and whiteflies on your okra plant. 2. Basil The strong scent of basil can help to deter pests and many insects away from your okra. Okra can also provide…

Practising companion planting is a great way to plant more in less space and improve your yields. Beets require shade and cold climatic conditions to grow well. Planting them near certain vegetable plants can benefit both of the plants in some way. Best Companion Plants for Beetroot 1.Radish Radish and beetroot are both root crops that grow in similar conditions. Radishes can be harvested sooner and they help to loosen the soil for your beets to grow. 2.Corn Corn and beets make great companion plants. When you plant beetroot and corn during the spring season, your corn will grow big enough during the summer season and provide the shade that beetroots…