AOL: Stop Planting Cucumbers Next To Potatoes In The Garden. Here's Why Tasting Table on MSN: Why planting cucumbers next to potatoes will only disappoint you Martha Stewart on MSN: You don't need a garden to grow potatoes—here's how to plant them in containers You don't need a garden to grow potatoes—here's how to plant them in containers Extension at the University of Minnesota: Almost time to plant potatoes in Minnesota Many gardeners choose companion plants to save space and produce more crops. Potatoes and cucumbers, however, are two plants that don't grow well together.

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