Companion Plants Guide

Using companion planting helps in pest control, pollination, and providing habitats for beneficial insects, which can result in higher garden yields. Here's a starter list with more to come.

Companion Planting Guide

• Beans
  • Companions: Corn, Marigold, Nasturtium, Radish, Strawberry, Savory, Carrot
  • Avoid: Onion, Garlic, Fennel
• Beets
  • Companions: Onions, Cabbage, Lettuce, Radish, Garlic, Mint
  • Avoid: Pole Beans, Mustard
• Broccoli
  • Companions: Onions, Celery, Potatoes, Beets, Nasturtiums
  • Avoid: Strawberries, Tomatoes, Peppers
• Cabbage
  • Companions: Celery, Dill, Onions, Potatoes, Chamomile, Sage
  • Avoid: Strawberries, Tomatoes, Beans
• Carrots
  • Companions: Peas, Lettuce, Chives, Onion, Leeks, Rosemary, Sage, Tomatoes
  • Avoid: Dill, Fennel
• Corn
  • Companions: Beans, Peas, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Squash, Melons
  • Avoid: Tomatoes
• Cucumbers
  • Companions: Beans, Celery, Lettuce, Marigold, Nasturtium, Peas, Radish, Sunflowers
  • Avoid: Aromatic herbs like Sage, Potatoes
• Eggplant
  • Companions: Beans, Peas, Spinach, Thyme, Marigold
  • Avoid: Potatoes
• Garlic
  • Companions: Tomatoes, Carrots, Cucumbers, Peppers, Spinach, Lettuce, Celery
  • Avoid: Peas, Beans
• Kale
  • Companions: Beets, Celery, Cucumber, Herbs, Onions, Potatoes, Radish
  • Avoid: Basil, Strawberries, Tomatoes
• Lettuce
  • Companions: Carrots, Radish, Strawberries, Cucumbers, Onions, Garlic, Beets
  • Avoid: Broccoli, Cabbage, Fennel
• Onions
  • Companions: Carrots, Lettuce, Strawberries, Beets, Cabbage, Chamomile, Summer Savory
  • Avoid: Beans, Peas
• Peas
  • Companions: Carrots, Radish, Turnips, Cucumbers, Corn, Beans, Potatoes, Spinach
  • Avoid: Onions, Garlic
• Peppers
  • Companions: Basil, Onions, Spinach, Tomatoes, Carrots, Eggplant
  • Avoid: Beans, Cabbage, Cauliflower
• Potatoes
  • Companions: Beans, Cabbage, Corn, Horseradish, Marigold, Nasturtium, Onion
  • Avoid: Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Pumpkins, Sunflowers
• Radish
  • Companions: Carrots, Peas, Nasturtium, Cucumber, Lettuce, Spinach, Beans
  • Avoid: Hyssop
• Spinach
  • Companions: Strawberry, Peas, Radish, Celery, Cauliflower
  • Avoid: Potatoes
• Squash
  • Companions: Corn, Peas, Beans, Radish, Nasturtium, Marigold, Sunflower
  • Avoid: Potatoes
• Tomatoes
  • Companions: Basil, Marigold, Carrot, Onion, Garlic, Nasturtium, Parsley, Lettuce
  • Avoid: Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Corn, Fennel, Potatoes
• Zucchini
  • Companions: Corn, Beans, Peas, Marigold, Nasturtium
  • Avoid: Potatoes