If you are starting to think about your veg patch for the year why not think about companion planting?
The main principle behind companion planting is to create a community of plants that provide each other with nutrients and protection from the elements, pests and diseases. For example
nasturtium and cabbage or marigold and tomato.
For lots more information see – https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/advice/gardening-for-wildlife/plants-for-wildlife/companion-planting/