Top Picks for Thyme's Accompanying Plants (Along with 4 to Avoid)
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In the world of gardening, thyme is a herb that offers more than just flavour to your dishes. This Mediterranean plant is a valuable ally in the vegetable bed, deterring common pests such as whiteflies and tomato hornworms.
Serena Manickam, a freelance editor and writer, sustainable market gardener, and the owner of Fairydiddle Farm in rural Virginia, has first-hand experience with the benefits of thyme. At her small market garden, she grows no-spray produce and herbs to sell at a local farmer's market.
Thyme provides a range of benefits to a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. It acts as a natural pest repellent, offering ground cover, and feeding pollinators. However, it's important to note that thyme is not compatible with all plants.
Boxwood, which prefers moist soils or has a high lime requirement, is a poor companion for thyme. Thyme is a drought-loving herb and does not tolerate wet conditions well. Similarly, celery, cilantro, corn, and cucumbers are not good companions for thyme due to their incompatible growing requirements and thyme's dislike for wet feet.
On the other hand, strawberries can be planted around thyme as a weed-suppressing ground cover. This arrangement not only keeps insect pests away from the strawberries but also encourages pollinators.
Oregano, often called wild marjoram, is a good companion for thyme due to its similar growing requirements and its ability to repel cabbage butterflies. Another Mediterranean herb, rosemary, shares the same growing requirements as thyme and deters cabbage moths, bean beetles, carrot flies, and Japanese beetles.
So, if you're planning a vegetable garden, consider incorporating thyme. Not only will it add flavour to your meals, but it will also help keep your garden pest-free and thriving.
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