Companion Planting Guide

WHICH PLANTS GROW WELL TOGETHER

Knowing which plants grow well together and which ones don’t will help you grow your best garden.

By using companion planting in your garden you will increase your garden yields and keep garden pests at bay.

After reading this article you will know the trick to growing your best garden by using companion planting.

You’ll learn which plants should be planted together and which ones should be avoided.

WHAT IS COMPANION PLANTING

Companion planting is a way of arranging your garden plants to increase the growth of the nearby plants.

It improves soil quality and maximizes ground cover in your garden.

BENEFITS OF COMPANION PLANTING

Companion planting has many benefits for your garden. Here are some of them:

Reduces Weed Growth

Some crops prevent weeds from growing in your garden by covering the open areas where weeds like to grow.

Increases Nutrients In The Soil

Crops with deep roots bring nutrients up to the topsoil for shorter rooted plants to access.
Other crops make more nitrogen available for other plants.

Provides Shade

Larger plants can provide shade for smaller plants that need more shade.

Adds Supports For Some Plants

Corn and other tall plants provide support for lower growing plants.

Controls Garden Pests

Some plants attract beneficial insects to your garden and others repel harmful garden pests.

Increases Plant Growth

Knowing which plants work well together will prevent the fast growing plants from crowding out the slower growing ones.

COMPANION PLANTING VEGETABLES

Asparagus

Plant with: tomatoes, parsley, basil, eggplant
Avoid: onion, garlic, potatoes

Beans

Plant with: eggplant
Avoid: tomatoes, onion, kales

Beets

Plant with: mint
Avoid: runner beans

Broccoli

Plant with: onion, garlic, leeks
Avoid: tomatoes, peppers, mustard

Cabbage

Plant with: onion, garlic, leeks
Avoid: tomatoes, peppers, beans

Carrot

Plant with: leeks, beans
Avoid: radish

Corn

Plant with: legumes, squash, cucumber
Avoid: tomatoes, celery

Cucumber

Plant with: radishes, beets, carrots
Avoid: tomatoes

Eggplant

Plant with: marigolds, mint
Avoid: runner beans

Leeks

Plant with: carrots
Avoid: legumes

Lettuce

Plant with: radish, carrots
Avoid: celery, cabbage, parsley

Melon

Plant with: pumpkin, squash
Avoid: none

Peppers

Plant with: tomatoes
Avoid: beans, cabbage, parsley

Onion

Plant with: carrots
Avoid: peas, beans

Peas

Plant with: beans, corn
Avoid: onion, garlic

Potato

Plant with: horseradish
Avoid: tomatoes, cucumber

Tomatoes

Plant with: carrots, celery, parsley
Avoid: corn, peas, potato, kales

HERB COMPANION PLANTING

Basil

Plant with: chamomile, anise
Avoid: sage

Chamomile

Plant with: basil, cabbage
Avoid: other herbs (it will become oily)

Cilantro

Plant with: beans, peas
Avoid: none

Chives

Plant with: carrots
Avoid: peas, beans

Dill

Plant with: cabbage, cucumber
Avoid: tomatoes, carrots

Fennel

Plant with: dill
Avoid: everything else

Garlic

Plant with: cucumber, peas, lettuce
Avoid: none

Oregano

Plant with: basil, peppers
Avoid: none

Peppermint

Plant with: broccoli, cabbage
Avoid: none

Rosemary

Plant with: sage, beans, carrots
Avoid: none

Sage

Plant with: rosemary, beans
Avoid: none

Summer Savory

Plant with: onion, green beans
Avoid: none

COMPANION PLANTING FLOWERS

Geraniums

Plant with: roses, tomatoes
Avoid: none

Marigolds

Plant with: tomatoes, peppers, most plants
Avoid: none

Petunias

Plant with: squash, asparagus
Avoid: none

Sunflowers

Plant with: corn, tomatoes
Avoid: none

Tansies

Plant with: roses, cucumber, squash
Avoid: none

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FINAL THOUGHTS ON COMPANION PLANTING

Using companion planting will increase your garden yields and improve your garden soil.

With a little planning you will have less pest problems and better garden growth.