Companion Planting

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.