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title: "I planted a few gardening plants yesterday (tomato, bell pepper,…"
description: "I planted a few gardening plants yesterday (tomato, bell pepper, strawberry, okra, and cucumber) and I was looking at my plants today and noticed that my…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/EGxRwINx2Q8pskakYdoiy3"
community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "BooksandPlants"
published: "2026-05-03T23:33:57.130175Z"
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# I planted a few gardening plants yesterday (tomato, bell pepper,…

_Posted by BooksandPlants on 2026-05-03_

I planted a few gardening plants yesterday (tomato, bell pepper, strawberry, okra, and cucumber) and I was looking at my plants today and noticed that my cucumber had some small bugs on it. I’m not sure what they are or how to treat it, so any advice is appreciated!

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## 2 comments

### LadyTenorJD commented on 2026-05-03

Companion plant with plants the bugs do not like...marigolds, basil, onions, lemon Balm, etc.

### BooksandPlants commented on 2026-05-03

Thank you

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