Companion Planting Guide for New Gardeners

Asparagus Tomatoes, basil, strawberries, peas, carrots, cucumbers Onions, garlic, leeks, potatoes, all beans, Not a good companion for many plants Beans (Pole and Bush Beans) Brassicas, carrots, celery, chard, corn, cucumber, eggplant, peas, potatoes, radish, and strawberries Chives, garlic, leeks, and onions Nitrogen fixing bacteria in the roots return nitrogen to the soil Beets Carrots, onions, garlic, lettuce Pole beans, mustard greens, Carrots and beets are a classic combination Broccoli Celery, potatoes, onions, most herbs Tomatoes, eggplant, lima beans, pole beans, peppers, snap beans, squash, strawberries Best if planted in a corner of the garden Cabbage Onions, carrots, lettuce, beets, celery, mint, beans, Tomatoes, radish, spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, grapes, squash, strawberries Plant along edges and shade tolerant Carrots Lettuce, leeks, beans and peas, cilantro, chives, onions, radishes Celery, parsnips, fennel, potatoes, dill Typically get along with most common vegetables Cauliflower Beans, celery, onions, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, char4d, spinach, cucumber, corn, radish Peas, strawberries, tomatoes Avoid companion planting beans if also companion planting onions next to cauliflower Corn Beans, peas, cucumber, squash, melon, lettuce, tomato and dill Tomatoes, fennel, asparagus Heavy feeder and should be rotated with beans or peas season to season Eggplant All beans and peas, spinach, tomatoes, peppers Zucchini, corn, fennel, Fennel often shows up as a poor companion to most plants Fennel Nothing Everything Grow fennel in isolation. It does not get along well with others -ever. Herbs in general Asparagus, tomatoes, Most root vegetables Herbs are best if simply grown in a dedicated herb garden Peas Beans, carrots, celery, corn, cucumber, eggplant, parsley, peppers. potatoes, radish, spinach, strawberries and turnips Onions Nitrogen fixing bacteria in the roots return nitrogen to the soil Peppers Tomatoes, carrots, basil, chives, fava beans, garlic, spinach, most herbs, all onions Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, fennel, corn, potatoes, eggplant, strawberries A member of the Nightshade family and prefers other Nightshades like tomatoes Potatoes Beans, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, horseradish, lettuce, peas, spinach, radish Carrot, cucumber, eggplant, fennel, okra, onion, pepper, pumpkin, raspberry, squash, tomatoes, turnips Potatoes are heavy feeders and one of the worst companions for many vegetables and fruits. Best grown in isolation. Pumpkin Beans, peas, corn, radish, lovage, Fennel, sweet potatoes, white, red and yellow potatoes Also provides shade for the ground Radish Lettuces, tomatoes, carrots, onions, peppers, peas, cucumbers and spinach as well as herbs like dill, mint and oregano Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, potatoes, turnips Avoid cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage around radishes Squash Peas, beans, radishes, chives, borage, chamomile, sunflower, savory, Potatoes Provides shade to hold in ground moisture Strawberries Lettuce, chives, leeks, onions, garlic, spinach, asparagus Tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, pepper, melons, squash, cucumber, okra, kale, cauliflower, brussels sprouts Strawberries often show up as a poor companion for many vegetables Tomatoes Asparagus, carrot, celery, garlic, onions, chives, lettuce, lovage, radishes, and most herbs Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, corn, fennel, potatoes Tomatoes are also heavy feeders and should be planted with special attention to companions Turnip Broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, garlic, peas and beans, most herbs Potatoes, onions Fairly tolerant of most plants