Peas and spinach. Good companion plant?

Discussion in 'Fruit and Vegetable Gardening' started by idaksmoore, Aug 21, 2009.

  1. idaksmoore

    idaksmoore Member

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    I'd like to plant peas in a teepee shape, however there's obviously gonna be a lot of soil left in the middle. Would it be good to plant spinach there as a companion plant or will it be too shady? Any other suggestion for a companion plant in the middle of this pea teepee?
    Thanks,
    Ida
     
  2. JanR

    JanR Active Member

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    Lettuce would be good too.
     
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    Maybe I'll try both. thanks. ida
     
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    It's my understanding that pea plants provide nitrogen to the soil, and that spinach thrives on nitrogen. It'll thrive if you plant the spinach next to the peas as well- you don't have to use the space underneath. The main reason I don't use the space underneath is that I don't want to crowd the plants and reduce the nutrients. If both of your plants thrive I hope you'll post photos!
     

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