What to plant with strawberries?

[WiZeR]

Hi guys

I have just ordered 24 strawb runners from T&M for the allotment. At least 18 will be planted in a dedicated bed. Can I plant anything to go with them? Will herbs and strawberries get on? What about flowers such as Dahlias? I'm not keen on having lettuce or radishes in this bed, I got enough of that else where.

Any suggestions greatly apprecieated.

[bramble]

Hi Wizer, don't know what you should plant alongside your strawberries but dont think it would be dhalias. You don,t want to be blocking the sun from the strawberries with anything too tall.

[eskymo]

Here's a good chart to check for companion plants:

Check this link...

It says good caompanions for strawberries are - Bush Beans, Lettuce, Onion, Spinach.

Hope that helps.

[Squirrel]

Brilliant link Eskymo!

[WiZeR]

Ahh maybe spinach then, or possibly I might place a rosemary bush at each end of the bed.

Thanks guys.

[Janette]

Being a newbie to greenhouses, is there anything I can plant in the greenhouse border around the tomatoes?

[WiZeR]

I'm guesing most soft herbs would do well, chives, basil, parsley, etc

[eskymo]

I've been told to plant 'Calendula Pot Marigold' somewhere else on the vine and giving it a go.

[Janette]

Ah, I didnt think of herbs. Straight out of the greenhouse for the BBQ with basil on the top!

[Janette]

I had been told about marigold being good for keeping certain bugs away as well. Also tasty petals.

[lyndap]

eskimo,loved the companion planting link. Does anyone know a herb thats good to plant around apple and pear trees?Quick thought on marigolds,don't try eating the petals of french marigolds cos they not edible. They did work as a companion plant with my toms last year.

[eskymo]

Clover and Chives apparently:

CLOVER: Long used as a green manure and plant companion. Attracts many beneficials. Useful planted around apple trees to attract predators of the woolly aphid.

CHIVES: Improves growth and flavor of carrots and tomatoes. Chives may drive away Japanese beetles and carrot rust fly. Planted among apple trees it may help prevent scab. A tea of chives may be used on cucumbers to prevent downy mildew.

[lyndap]

Thanks for that. I think there will be extra chives getting planted.

[Green Thumb Annie]

Hi guys,
I plant basil, marigolds, and eggplant (Japanese ichiban) near my tomatoes. I am not sure if this is something that you can get in your area.

I also haven't planted anything in between the strawberries. They tend to send out runners rather quickly, and when I want to replenish the bed, I usually need the space to save a few for new plantings. I have heard that lettuce and spinach can be interplanted.

[smallblueplanet]

Hi guys,
I plant basil, marigolds, and eggplant (Japanese ichiban) near my tomatoes. I am not sure if this is something that you can get in your area....

This is exactly what will be in our greenhouse (plus some more aubs) this summer!