What is companion planting?
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Companion planting is an agricultural practice according to which farmers or gardeners grow plants in proximity.
A typical example of companion planting is the combination of beans, corn, and squash. In this technique, maize and beans are sown nearby on mounds for the bean to climb on the cornstalk, while beans provide Nitrogen to the maize thanks to Nitrogen fixation. Squash is sown between the mounds to take advantage of the shading while it keeps the soil humidity and competes with the weeds.
Companion planting promotes sustainability, producing higher total yield and better quality while reducing pest populations.
