Here in Central Florida, we are blessed with an extended growing season. August is the time to plant some more summer crops that will do well in this sweltering heat and humidity! So, here's the list of what's going in my garden at the first of August, along with some companion plants that will work well together:
VEGETABLE COMPANION PLANT
Okra None (there are some, but I don't use them)
Cowpeas Squash, beans, cucumbers
Bush beans Cucumbers, cauliflower, cabbage, corn
Broccoli Onions,celery,tomato,rosemary,dill,sage,peppermint
Celery Tomatoes, bush beans, cauliflower, cabbage
Collards Plant alone, need lots of space
Corn Potatoes, peas, beans, cucumbers, squash
Eggplant Beans, spinach, peppers, lettuce
Onions Tomatoes,lettuce,beans,squash,cabbage,carrots,peppers
Peppers Eggplant,lettuce,tomato,basil,parsley,spinach
Summer squash Nasturtium, corn, onions, radish
So, I will get my seeds ordered from Baker Seeds, Seeds of Change, and Sustainable Seed Company, three of my favorites. My husband and I will be busy in the meantime building more raised beds and hopefully we are able to get my little picket fence started! Happy Gardening!
