{"product_id":"ultimate-companion-plant-collection","title":"Ultimate Vegetable Companion Plant Collection | Cosmos, Marigold \u0026 Zinnia","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEverybody needs a helping hand from time to time – and plants are no exception. Companion plants help other plants (most usually vegetables and herbs) flourish, thrive and reach their truest potential. What’s not to like about that?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e“You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours”… Benefits of companion planting include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003col style=\"list-style-type: circle; padding-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 2em; padding-bottom: 0;\"\u003eDeterring pests and other nasties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 2em; padding-bottom: 0;\"\u003eAttracting helpful predators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 2em; padding-bottom: 0;\"\u003eBringing pollinators to your garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 2em; padding-bottom: 0;\"\u003eImproving soil quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHere at Roots, our goal is to help your garden be the very best it can be, and when you call in the companion plant cavalry? Trust us, your garden will thank you for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the 30 plug collection, you’ll receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003col style=\"list-style-type: circle; padding-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 2em; padding-bottom: 0;\"\u003e10 zinnia plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 2em; padding-bottom: 0;\"\u003e10 marigold plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 2em; padding-bottom: 0;\"\u003e10 cosmos plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the 60 plug collection, you’ll receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003col style=\"list-style-type: circle; padding-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 2em; padding-bottom: 0;\"\u003e20 zinnia plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 2em; padding-bottom: 0;\"\u003e20 marigold plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 2em; padding-bottom: 0;\"\u003e20 cosmos plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinnia – easy to grow and long flowering, zinnias come in a wide array of happy hues, and can act as a sacrificial crop (or trap crop) for pests like Japanese beetles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarigold – also known as tagetes, the roots of these plants secrete a chemical called “alpha-terthienyl” which is known to reduce the quantities of harmful nematodes, bacteria, insects and fungi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosmos – with bright, daisy-like flowers, cosmos make a wonderful addition to any garden. What’s more, they’ll draw more pollinators (like bees and butterflies) to your garden, which in turn can help improve fruit and vegetable yields. Score.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant your companion plugs alongside:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003col style=\"list-style-type: circle; padding-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 2em; padding-bottom: 0;\"\u003eVegetables: tomatoes, chillies, potatoes, aubergines, cucumbers, pumpkins, onions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 2em; padding-bottom: 0;\"\u003eHerbs: basil, mint, rosemary, chives, sage, thyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 2em; padding-bottom: 0;\"\u003eFruit: strawberries, raspberries, apples, peaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe companion plug plants in this carefully curated collection are grown by our amazing Herefordshire grower, Jack, with the seedlings delivered to you at the perfect time to pot on!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"30 Plug Plants","offer_id":55348854030600,"sku":"VEGCOL920","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 Plug Plants","offer_id":55348854063368,"sku":"VEGCOL921","price":51.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/1453\/0312\/files\/Companion_plants.jpg?v=1774885199","url":"https:\/\/plantroops.co.uk\/products\/ultimate-companion-plant-collection","provider":"Plantroops O-UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}