A diverse mix of plants makes for healthy garden! Companion planting can use garden space efficiently, help prevent pest problems, attract beneficial insets and keep the soil healthy. For a printer friendly version, please click here.
PLANT | FRIENDS | FOES |
Asparagus | Basil, Cilantro, Peppers, Tomatoes, Parsley | Onions, Garlic, Potato |
Beans | Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Lettuce, Pea, Radish, Strawberry, Savory, Marigold | Onion |
Beets | Bush Beans, Cabbage, Onion, Sage | Pole Beans |
Cabbage Family* | Beans, Beets, Celery, Onions, Tomato, Marigold, Nasturtium | Strawberry, Onions |
Carrot | Beans, Lettuce, Peas, Tomatoes, Onions | Dill, Parsnip |
Cauliflower | Beans, Celery | Nasturtium, Peans, Tomato, Potato |
Celery | Cabbages, Spinach, Tomatoes, Onions | Parsnip, Potatoes |
Corn | Beans, Cucumbers, Peas, Pumpkin, Potato, Sunflower | Tomato |
Cucumbers | Beans, Corn, Onions, Pea, Lettuce | Strong herbs |
Eggplant | Beans, Spinach, Potatoes, Peppers | |
Garlic | Cucumbers, Lettuce | |
Leek | Carrot, Celery | |
Lettuce | Carrots, Radish, Strawberries, Beets | |
Melons | Corn, Nasturtium, Radish | |
Onions | Cabbage Family, Lettuce, Tomatoes | Beans, Peas |
Peas | Beans, Carrots, Corn, Cucumber, Radish, Turnips | Onion |
Pepper | Asparagus, Carrot, Eggplant, Tomato | Beans, Brussel Sprouts |
Potato | Corn, Cabbage, Peas, Eggplant | Pumpkin, Sunflower, Cucumber |
Pumpkin | Corn, Squash | Potato |
Radish | Beets, Carrots, Peas, Spinach, Beans | Cabbage Family, Cauliflower |
Spinach | Cabbage Family, Eggplants, Leeks, Lettuce, peas, Radish, Strawberry | Parsnips, Potatoes |
Swiss Chard | Beans, Cabbage Family, Celery, Cauliflower | Parsnips |
Strawberries | Beans, Garlic, Lettuce, Onions, Peas, Spinach | Cabbage Family |
Tomatoes | Asparagus, Beans, Carrots, Celery, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Marigolds, Nasturtium, Onion, Peppers | Cabbage Family, Corn, Dill, Potatoes |
Turnip | Peas | |
Zucchini | Nasturtium | |
* Cabbage Family Includes Cabbage, Broccoli, Kale & Brussel Sprouts.
Ultimately, almost all garden plants can be grown together in any combination that is desired or convenient. The above recommendations will help produce healthier and more robust yields. It is always best to rotate your crops from year to year, so that nutrients taken and also added to the soil by your plants is varied by each year.