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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

These 6 sweet potato companion plants will repel pests to give you the best crop, plus what never to plant with this root vegetable

A gardener holding a harvest of sweet potatoes.

Taking advantage of the natural benefits that come from companion planting can help deter lots of pests that usually trouble sweet potato plants. Your plants can remain healthy and grow strong to give you a great harvest of tubers.

There are beneficial vegetables, herbs, and flowers you can use to grow as sweet potato companion plants. These companions also offer you a harvest while protecting your precious crops from potentially hugely damaging pests.

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