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One gardener shared how planting cilantro alongside potatoes boosts their growth and helps keep pests away.
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Gardening Hack: How Cilantro Can Protect Your Potato Harvest Naturally
A recent online video from gardener PrettyUglyBeautiful highlights an effective strategy for natural pest control in small gardens: companion planting potatoes with cilantro. The technique, demonstrated in a short clip uploaded on May 17, 2025, involves topping off potato plants and then sowing cilantro seeds directly into the same growing container. The video emphasizes that cilantro acts as a natural attractant for beneficial insects such as hoverflies and ladybugs. These insects are crucial for controlling common potato pests, including aphids and potato beetle larvae, thereby reducing the need for chemical interventions. "Companion planting is a great way to utilize space in a garden, especially a small garden like mine," the gardener states in the video's description. This method not only aids in pest management but also helps maximize yield in limited gardening spaces, offering a sustainable solution for home growers.
