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Beans & Potatoes

✓ Excellent Companions

✓ Why Beans and Potatoes Work Well Together

✓Beans documented to repel Colorado potato beetles

✓Nitrogen fixation helps potato production

✓Efficient use of garden space

🔬 How It Works (Science)

1.Beetle deterrent effect from bean compounds
2.Nitrogen contribution to soil
3.Habitat diversification

📋 Planting Tips

1Plant bush beans between potato rows

2Time bean planting with potato emergence

3Harvest beans carefully to avoid potato root disturbance

📏 Recommended Spacing

Bush beans 6" from potato rows (30-36" apart)

📚 Sources & Research

•Colorado potato beetle IPM research
•University extension studies

Other Beans Companions

Corn✓ Good Squash✓ Good Cauliflower✓ Good Beets✓ Good

Other Potatoes Companions

Horseradish✓ Good Tomatoes✕ Avoid Cucumbers✕ Avoid

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