Can I plant rosemary next to cabbage?

Yes. Rosemary's scent is reputed to deter cabbage moths, the same role thyme and sage play, though rosemary itself hasn't been specifically tested the way thyme and sage have — treat this as garden tradition rather than a directly measured result.

Companion Planting: Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

Spacing: 1 per square foot. Mature height: 2-4 ft.

Plant these nearby

Cabbage: Rosemary's scent is reputed to deter cabbage moths, the same role thyme and sage play, though rosemary itself hasn't been specifically tested the way thyme and sage have — treat this as garden tradition rather than a directly measured result.

Keep these apart

No known antagonists recorded for Rosemary.

Common pairings, answered directly

Can I plant rosemary next to cabbage?: Yes. Rosemary's scent is reputed to deter cabbage moths, the same role thyme and sage play, though rosemary itself hasn't been specifically tested the way thyme and sage have — treat this as garden tradition rather than a directly measured result.

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Companion planting for Rosemary: which plants to grow next to it, which to keep apart, and the reason behind each pairing.

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