Interplanting onions and brassicas
Farmer: Ryan Thiessen
Farm: Creek Shore Farm
Region: West
Publish Date: February 6, 2018
Article Type: Research Project
Research Priorities: Disease & Pest Control
Interplanting is an agroecological approach that optimizes space, light capture, and water and nutrient use. Effective combinations vary by region and system, and Ryan wanted to test different intercropping distances using a paper pot transplanter. Ryan’s goals for interplanting were to optimize growing space and minimize pest pressure without impacting growth of onions or brassicas.