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Brussels Sprouts & Thyme

✓ Excellent Companions

✓ Why Brussels Sprouts and Thyme Work Well Together

✓Thyme repels cabbage worm and flea beetles
✓Aromatic cover may confuse pests
✓Perennial herb provides long-term protection

🔬 How It Works (Science)

  • 1.Thymol compound deters many insects
  • 2.Strong scent masks brassica odors
  • 3.Ground cover habitat for beneficial insects

📋 Planting Tips

1Plant thyme as border around brassica bed
2Ensure thyme does not shade brassicas
3Thyme tolerates dry conditions

📏 Recommended Spacing

Thyme border 12-18" from Brussels sprouts

📚 Sources & Research

  • •Essential oil pest research
  • •Herb companion planting studies

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