Companion Plants
Companion planting is based on the idea that certain plants can benefit others when planted in near proximity. This list shows compatible and incompatible plants for some of the more common crops one might plant.
| Plant | Compatible with: | Incompatible with: |
|---|---|---|
| Asparagus | Basil, Marigold, Nasturnium, Parsley, Tomato | Mint, Onion |
| Basil | Beans, Cabbage, Marigold, Pepper, Tomato | Rue |
| Beans | Beets, Borage, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Collards, Corn, Cucumber, Nasturnium, Petunia, Potato, Squash, Strawberry, Summer Savory, Sunflower, Tomato | Chives, Onion, Garlic, Fennel, Gladiolus, Leek |
| Beets | Basil, Bush beans, Cabbage, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Onion, Sage, Tomato | Pole beans, Mustard |
| Broad Beans/Fava | Corn | Kohlrabi |
| Broccoli | Beans, Celery, Chamomile, Dill, Mints, Nasturtium, Onion, Oregano, Potato, Rosemary, Sage | Lettuce, Strawberry, Tomato |
| Brussel Sprouts | Beans, Celery, Dill, Hyssop, Mints, Nasturtium, Potato, Rosemary, Sage | Strawberry |
| Cabbage | Aromatic herbs (repel Cabbage Worms), Bush Beans, Beets, Celery, Chamomile, Dill, Geranium, Hyssop, Lavender, Marigold, Mint, Nasturnium, Onions, Oregano, Potato, Rosemary, Sage, Tansy, Thyme, Tomato | Dill, Grapes, Mustards, Rue, Strawberries, Tomatoes |
| Calendula | Tomato (Repels tomato worms, asparagus beetles) | |
| Carrots | Chervil, Chives, Leaf lettuce, Leeks, Onion, Peas, Radish, Rosemary, Sage, Tomato, Wormwood | Anise, Dill |
| Cauliflower | Beans, Beet, Celery, Chamomile, Dill, Hyssop, Lavender, Mints, Nasturtium, Onion, Oregano, Radish | Dill, Strawberries, Tomatoes |
| Celery | Beans, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Leek, Onion, Spinach, Tomato | Corn |
| Chamomile | Cabbage, Mint, Onion, Squash | |
| Chervil | Carrots, radish | |
| Chives | Carrots, Grapes, Parsley, Tomato | Peas, Beans |
| Collard Greens | Tomatoes | |
| Coriander/Cilantro | Anise, Potato | Fennel |
| Corn | Amaranth, Beans, Cucumber, Geranium, Lamb's Quarters, Melons, Morning Glory, Peas, Potato, Pumpkin, Sow Thistle, Squash, Sunflower | Celery, Tomato |
| Cucumbers | Beans, Broccoli, Celery, Corn, Lettuce, Marigold, Nasturnium, Onion, Peas, Radish, Savory, Sunflower, Tomato | Potato, Rue Sage |
| Dill | Cabbage, Lettuce, Onion | Carrot, Tomato |
| Eggplant | Amaranth, Beans, Peas, Spinach, Tarragon, Thyme | |
| Fennel | Beans, Caraway, Dill, Fennel, Kohlrabi, Tomato, Wormwood | |
| Garlic | Beets, Carrots, Chamomile, Lettuce, Raspberry, Roses, Tomato, Summer savory | Beans, Cabbage, Peas, Strawberries |
| Kohlrabi | Beets, Cucumber, Onion | Pole Beans, Pepper, Strawberry, Tomato |
| Leek | Carrots, Celery, Onions | Beans, Broccoli |
| Lettuce | Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Clover, Corn, Cucumber, Melon, Onion, Peanuts, Peas, Radish, Strawberry, Sunflower | |
| Lovage | Beans | |
| Melons | Corn, Nasturnium, Radish | |
| Mint | Cabbage, Tomato | Chamomile, Parsley |
| Onions | Amaranth, Beets, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Chamomile, Leeks, Lettuce, Pepper, Potato, Roses, Sow Thistle, Strawberry, Summer savory, Tomato | Beans, Peas |
| Oregano | Cabbage, Cucumber | |
| Parsley | Asparagus, Carrot, Chives, Onions, Roses, Tomato | Mint |
| Peas | Aromatic herbs, Beans, Carrots, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Lettuce, Potato, Radish, Spinach, Turnips | Garlic, Gladiolus, Leek, Onion, Potoato, Shallots |
| Peppers | Basil, Carrot, Lovage, Marjoram, Onion, Oregano | Fennel, Kohlrabi |
| Pole Beans | Radish | Beets, Sunflower |
| Potatoes | Amaranth, Beans, Corn, Cabbage, Eggplant, Flax, Horseradish, Lettuce, Lima Beans, Marigold, Onion, Petunia | Cucumber, Pumpkin, Radish, Raspberry, Sunflower, Squash, Tomato |
| Pumpkin | Corn | Apple, Potato, Raspberry, Rosemary, Tomato |
| Radishes | Beans, Beets, Carrots, Chervil, Cucumber, Lettuce, Melons, Nasturnium, Parsnips, Peas, Spinach, Squash | Brussels sprouts, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Grape, Hyssop, Kohlrabi, Potato, Turnips |
| Raspberry | Tansy | Potato |
| Rhubarb | Columbine, Garlic, Onion, Roses | |
| Rosemary | Beans, Cabbage, Carrots, Sage | Potato |
| Rue | Figs, Raspberry, Rose, Strawberry | Basil, Cabbage, Sage |
| Sage | Beans, Cabbage, Carrot, Marjoram, Peas, Rosemary, Strawberry, Tomato | Cucumber, Rue |
| Savory | Beans, Onions | |
| Spinach | Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Eggplant, Onion, Peas, Strawberry | |
| Squash | Beans, Corn, Cucumbers, Icicle radishes, Mint, Nasturnium, Onion | Potato |
| Strawberries | Beans, Borage, Comfrey, Lettuce, Onion, Spinach | Broccoli, Brussle Sprouts, Cabbage, Califlower, Kohlrabi |
| Sunflower | Cucumber | Cabbage |
| Thyme | Cabbage | |
| Tomatoes | Asparagus, Basil, Bee Balm, Carrot, Celery, Chives, Garlic, Lemon Balm, Onions, Marigold, Mint, Nasturtium, Parsley, Peas, Sage | Cabbage, Cauliflower, Corn, Dill, Fennel, Kohlrabi, Potato |
| Turnip | Peas |
