Companion planting?

metagrower · #1 04-10-2008, 11:22 AM

So, I know stinging nettle has had some success as a companion plant to marijuana. What about other plants? Has anyone tried mint or anything like that?

I know that mint as a companion grow for other herbs tends to add a mint taste to the herb, so you have to be careful with it in your garden. I can't say I've ever herd of mint pot, but that sounds pretty nice, if you ask me! Plus mint is probably potent enough to mask the odor pretty nicely...

Anything we should avoid as a companion to pot?

Any other ideas or experiences?

metagrower · #2 04-10-2008, 10:02 PM

::crickets::

metagrower · #3 04-14-2008, 02:41 PM

BUMP!

Are you serious? No one in the Advanced Forum has any input on this? Wow. I'm definitely doing my next grow with some companions then...

I am starting to get a touch unimpressed here. :P

Anyone have even some thoughts/speculation?

abso1utepain · #4 04-14-2008, 07:14 PM

i really don't know, definetly post whatever you find, kinda curious myself

White Widow Woman · #5 04-14-2008, 07:21 PM

Is the companion plant meant to camouflage or flavor the weed?

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metagrower · #6 04-14-2008, 09:47 PM

Well, it could do any of these. I am thinking both in this case. I actually somehow doubt that mint would actually flavor the cannabis all that much. But it does tend to overzealous-ly crossbreed. You can do all kinds of crossbreeding with mint, and it often takes place unintended when mint is companion planted. Additionally, mint is known to add flavor to companion herbs in the garden.

Companion plants in gardens can do a variety of things. Many of the effects of planting various species of plants alongside each other are not entirely known or understood. I guess I'm trying to stir the pot of innovation, so to speak.

Anything anyone might be able to suggest, and why they think it might be a good idea?

Any hypotheses for the mint companion to cannabis?

ALX420 · #7 04-14-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by metagrower

So, I know stinging nettle has had some success as a companion plant to marijuana. What about other plants? Has anyone tried mint or anything like that?

I know that mint as a companion grow for other herbs tends to add a mint taste to the herb, so you have to be careful with it in your garden. I can't say I've ever herd of mint pot, but that sounds pretty nice, if you ask me! Plus mint is probably potent enough to mask the odor pretty nicely...

Anything we should avoid as a companion to pot?

Any other ideas or experiences?

AHHHH. nettles are torture. but a great security idea. just look for the guy with the nettle scars.

RandomJesus · #8 04-15-2008, 01:43 AM

I've grown among Black berries. this kept the thieves away (thorns)
but it imparted no flavor or smell.

RandomJesus · #9 04-15-2008, 01:44 AM

I love mint, I think a minty Bong load might be refreshing.
if the flavor were imparted...I got nuthin' I'm baked.

White Widow Woman · #10 04-15-2008, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by metagrower

Well, it could do any of these. I am thinking both in this case. I actually somehow doubt that mint would actually flavor the cannabis all that much. But it does tend to overzealous-ly crossbreed. You can do all kinds of crossbreeding with mint, and it often takes place unintended when mint is companion planted. Additionally, mint is known to add flavor to companion herbs in the garden.

Companion plants in gardens can do a variety of things. Many of the effects of planting various species of plants alongside each other are not entirely known or understood. I guess I'm trying to stir the pot of innovation, so to speak.

Anything anyone might be able to suggest, and why they think it might be a good idea?

Any hypotheses for the mint companion to cannabis?

That was exactly the point I was gonna make... lol

Mint can really take over, but if you were planting outside; well it's a good idea indeed. For blending you plants into the scenery, that it. It may not add much/any flavor, but it will definately make the weed smell like mint. LOL... menthol joints - some Newport smoker's dream come true!!! ...lol

Ahh Newports, I used to be a smoker and that was my brand...

I love lavendar, it takes over everything in the garden too. Wonder what lavendar scented pot would be like. The dried lavendar sack and fresh cutting by my bed, put me right to sleep. Think the pot would have the same effect? Just a thought...

In the case of most herbs, I'd imagine you wouldn't want the flavor to carry over to the weed.

Great discussion thread, I'm gonna think on it some more and I can't wait to see who weighs in on this one...

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