Parsley attracts parasitic wasps and flies that prey on common brassica pests like armyworms and cutworms.
Parsley will grow in corn's shade during the summer and can help with corn pests like earwigs.
Legumes fix nitrogen in the soil, which is ideal for leafy herbs like parsley. Parsley will happily grow in their shade.
Parsley is thought to improve tomato and potato flavor, and it will thrive in their rich soil.
Both herbs share parsley's need for rich soil and frequent watering. As the summer gets too hot, cilantro and parsley will benefit from basil's shade.
These alliums are fantastic for deterring pests like carrot fly. They'll also maximize space while parsley gets established.
Radishes will grow as a catch crop around young parsley plants, and they won't compete for nutrients.
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