Companion Planting Chart For Popular Vegetables

Companion Planting

Did you know that some vegetable plants grow well with others, while not so good with other companions? Here are some examples of companion planting…

Burpee says, “It’s helpful to think of building good plant communities when planning your garden. This is the most important concept behind companion planting. Time-tested garden wisdom holds that certain plants grown close together become helpmates.”

– Some vegetable garden plants should NOT be planted next to each other.
– Other vegetables LOVE to grow next to each other…

Certain plants, when grown together, improve each other’s health and yields.

For instance, some plants attract beneficial insects that help to protect a companion, while other plants (particularly herbs) act as repellents.

Additionally, plants that require a lot of the same nutrients as their neighbors may struggle to get enough for themselves, producing lackluster crops.

– Farmers Almanac

There are numerous benefits to companion planting. Plants can attract beneficial insects and pollinators, deter pests, and act as insect repellents. Plants also play a role in soil fertility by improving the nutrient supply, availability, and uptake from the soil. 

 
Tip: Flowers, especially Marigolds are as good as gold when grown with just about any garden plant. They will naturally control pests and attract beneficial pollinator insects, which will increase the fruit-set.

Tip: Separate foes and friends on opposite sides of the garden, or at least 4 feet away.

Companion Planting Chart

CROP NAMEFRIENDSFOES
BEANSBeets
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Corn
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Peas
Potatoes
Radishes
Squash
Strawberries
Summer savory
Tomatoes
Garlic
Onions
Peppers
Sunflowers
CABBAGEBeans
Celery
Cucumbers
Dill
Kale
Lettuce
Onions
Potatoes
Sage
Spinach
Thyme
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Strawberries
Tomatoes
CARROTSBeans
Lettuce
Onions
Peas
Radishes
Rosemary
Sage
Tomatoes
Anise
Dill
Parsley
CORNBeans
Cucumbers
Lettuce
Melons
Peas
Potatoes
Squash
Sunflowers
Tomatoes
CUCUMBERSBeans
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Corn
Lettuce
Peas
Radishes
Sunflowers
Aromatic herbs
Melons
Potatoes
LETTUCEAsparagus
Beets
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Corn
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Onions
Peas
Potatoes
Radishes
Spinach
Strawberries
Sunflowers
Tomatoes
Broccoli
ONIONSBeets
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Lettuce
Peppers
Potatoes
Spinach
Tomatoes
Beans
Peas
Sage
PEPPERSBasil
Coriander
Onions
Spinach
Tomatoes
Beans
Kohlrabi
RADISHESBasil
Coriander
Onions
Spinach
Tomatoes
Kohlrabi
TOMATOESAsparagus
Basil
Beans
Borage
Carrots
Celery
Dill
Lettuce
Melons
Onions
Parsley
Peppers
Radishes
Spinach
Thyme
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Corn
Kale
Potatoes

Chart source: Farmers Almanac

 
The Most Popular Companion Planting Guide:

Companion Planting Guide

Carrots Love Tomatoes: Secrets of Companion Gardening
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Here’s another companion planting guide – from Farmers Almanac:

Here’s another companion planting chart. This one is quite comprehensive. It’s set up for easy cross-referencing one plant with others. You’ll see…

It wouldn’t look right if I tried to post a picture of the chart (it would be too squished). So instead I’ll provide a PDF download link:

Companion Planting Chart

[ Read: Beneficial Companion Plants for Tomatoes ]

 
What has been your own companion planting experience?
Any other suggestions or tips?