Vegetable Companion Planting Guide

Some of you are new to planting vegetable gardens and I want to give you a starting point to get you thinking about your fall garden and how you can use companion planting to battle problems before they start. Remember, this is a starting point, and you’ll need to do further research.

(P) Plant
(C) Companions

• (P) Cucumbers
  (C) Borage, Corn, Radishes
• (P) Tomatoes
  (C) Basil, Chives, Onion, Parsley, Marigolds, Nasturtiums, Garlic
• (P) Bell Peppers
  (C) Basil, Okra
• (P) Squash
  (C) Cucumbers, Radishes, Nasturtiums
• (P) Sweet Potatoes
  (C) White Hellebore, Sweet Alyssum, Yarrow, Basil, Marigold, Nasturtium
• (P) White Potatoes
  (C) Garlic, Sweet Alyssum, Basil, Marigolds, Nasturtium, Petunias, Yarrow
• (P) Eggplant
  (C) Green Beans, Basil, Tomatoes, Peppers, Chives, Dill, Marigolds
• (P) Onion
  (C) Beets, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Chamomile
• (P) Lettuce
  (C) Cucumbers, Carrots, Strawberries, Radishes
• (P) Radishes
  (C) Beets, Spinach, Carrots, Parsnips, Cucumbers, Melons, Beans, Hyssop
• (P) Carrots
  (C) Rosemary, Sage, Onions, Leeks
• (P) Melons
  (C) Corn, Sunflower, Morning Glory, Radishes
• (P) Beans
  (C) Corn, Radishes, Borage, Strawberries, Cucumbers, Celery, Marigolds, Carrots
• (P) Peas
  (C) Carrots, Turnips, Radishes, Cucumbers, Corn, Beans
• (P) Corn
  (C) Potatoes, Peas, Beans, Cucumbers, Pumpkin, Squash, Melon, Cucumbers, Marigold

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