Companion Planting Guide for Vegetables & Herbs

Want your plants to grow healthy and get more space in your garden? Companion planting is here to the rescue! Companion planting is easy to follow and replicate.

Table of Contents

What Is Companion Planting?
Benefits Of Companion Planting
Companion Planting List

What Is Companion Planting?

Companion planting is a form of polyculture which involves the practice of growing different varieties of plants side-by-side. Such pairing of plants allows for unique benefits like deter pests, providing soil minerals & nutrients, suppressing weeds and allowing vertical support etc. Firstly, companion planting seems like an odd idea but is helpful. It is known that some plants can grow together and benefit each other too. Let’s look at some of the benefits.

Benefits Of Companion Planting

Saves Space

Have limited space to set up your garden? Companion planting is one way to have various plants you want to grow in your garden itself. It is perfect for small gardens and maximizes efforts.

Keeps Weeds Out

Weeds absorb nutrients and do not let the plants grow. With companion planting, you can keep unnecessary weeds out. More plants mean it can hold more water, hence beneficial.

Prevents Soil Erosion

The gardening soil, if loose, is easily affected by wind or water. It affects soil fertility and affects the produce negatively. Having plants grown at the same location keeps the soil moist and prevents soil erosion.

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Attracts Useful Insects And Pollinators

With companion planting, most of the space is taken up by plants. It, therefore, does not leave space for any pests to grow. It attracts useful insects and pollinators that will only help your garden flourish.

Provides Shade Regulation

When small leafy plants are planted in the partial shade of the taller plants, it can effectively manage direct sunlight and prevent the smaller plants from bolting in extreme sun.

Companion Planting List

To make companion planting easier for you, here is a combination of plants that you can grow together and which you cannot.

S. No.	Vegetable Name	Plant With	Avoid Planting With
1	Asparagus	Basil, Tomato, Nasturtium, Parsley	Onion, Garlic, Potato
2	Beans	Carrot, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cucumber	Chives, Leek, Garlic
3	Broad Beans	Brassicas, Carrot, Celery, Corn, Lettuce, Potato	Fennel
4	Beets	Brassicas, Lettuce, Onion, Sage	Bean (pole)
5	Broccoli	Celery, Chamomile, Dill, Rosemary, Marigold	Oregano, Strawberry
6	Brussel Sprouts	Potato, Thyme	Strawberry
7	Brinjal	Bean, Capsicum, Potato, Spinach	Kiwi, Figs, Pomegranate, Curry Leaves
8	Cabbage	Beetroot, Potato, Oregano, Sage	Strawberry, Tomato
9	Carrot	Bush Beans, Pole Beans, Lettuce, Onion, Pea, Radish, Tomato	Chives, Dill, Parsnip
10	Cauliflower	Beans, Celery, Oregano, Marigold	Nasturtium, Peas, Potato, Strawberry, Tomato
11	Celery	Cabbage, Leek, Onion, Spinach, Tomato	Parsnip, Potato
12	Corn	Bean, Cucumber, Melon, Pea, Pumpkin, Potato, Radish	Tomato
13	Cucumber	Bean, Celery, Lettuce, Pea, Radish, Marigold	Cauliflower, Potato, Basil
14	Leek	Carrot, Celery, Strawberry	Beans, Peas, Spinach
15	Lettuce	Asparagus, Carrots, Radishes, Strawberry, Peppers, Garlic, Onion, Marigold	Beans, Beetroot, Parsley
16	Melon	Corn, Radish, Marigold	Potato
17	Onion	Bean Sprout, Broccoli, Cabbage, Lettuce, Strawberry, Tomato	Bean, Pea
18	Pea	Beans, Carrot, Corn, Cucumber, Radish	Onion Family
19	Potato	Bean, Corn, Cabbage, Pea, Eggplant	Cucumber, Pumpkin, Squash, Sunflower
20	Pumpkin	Corn, Marigold	Potato
21	Radish	Nasturtium, Pea, Lettuce, Cucumber, Beets, Spinach, Carrots, Melons, Squash, Tomatoes, Beans	Potato
22	Spinach	Celery, Cauliflower, Eggplant	Leek, Strawberry
23	Tomato	Asparagus, Celery, Carrot, Parsley, Marigold	Corn, Fennel, Potato, Kohl Rabi, Cabbage
24	Zucchini/Summer Squash	Beans, Dill, Oregano, Parsley, Pepper, Radish	Potato, Pumpkin

There are a number of plant combinations to choose from depending on your garden soil type and climatic conditions. Companion planting requires a little bit of planning and more seasonal approach towards gardening. This practice of growing mutually beneficial plants together for better growth allows for a more productive vegetable & herb garden.

So go on, pick your favorite vegetable seeds and start growing!