Welcome to Our Companion Planting Tool!
Are you passionate about gardening and looking to maximize your garden’s potential? You’ve come to the right place! Our innovative Companion Plants and Harmful Plants tool is designed to help you make informed decisions when planting your garden.
Discover the perfect plant pairings and learn which plants to avoid placing near each other. With our user-friendly search tool, you can quickly find the best companions for your favourite plants, promoting healthier growth, natural pest control, and improved soil quality.
Using our carefully curated database, this interactive guide will provide essential information to create a thriving, harmonious garden. No matter your gardening experience, our tool is the ultimate resource for optimizing your plant’s success.
To get started, search for a plant in the table below, and uncover its ideal companions and harmful neighbours. Right now, this table only includes vegetables and a few herbs, but we’re hoping to pad it out to include beneficial and harmful flowers and herbs in the future.
Happy gardening!
| Plant | Companions | Harmful Neighbours |
|---|---|---|
| Aubergine | Beans, Potatoes, Marjoram | Fennel |
| Beetroot | Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Bush Beans, Chard, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Onions | Pole Beans, Mustard (all varieties) |
| Broad Beans | Lettuce, Parsnips, Sweet Corn, Potatoes, Soy Beans, Carrots, Cucumbers, Peas, Nasturtiums | Onions, Garlic, Leeks, Fennel |
| Broccoli | Dill, Lettuce, Onions, Potatoes, Cabbage, Bush Beans, Radishes, Nasturtiums, Garlic, Marigolds, Spinach, Celery, Basil, Rosemary, Asparagus, Mint, Sage, Cauliflower, Chamomile, Thyme, Brussels Sprouts, Pole Beans, Shallots, Rhubarb, Sugar Snap Peas, Geranium | Cucumbers, Melons, Squash, Tomatoes, Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Peppers |
| Brussels Sprouts | Beetroot, Beans, Lettuce, Onions, Carrots, Broccoli, Celery, Potatoes, Garlic, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Thyme, Radishes, Peas, Chives | Kohlrabi, Potatoes, Pole Beans, Tomatoes, Strawberries, Peppers, Aubergine |
| Cabbage | Lettuce, Dill, Potatoes, Celery, Peas, Marigolds, Beetroot, Chamomile, Onions, Nasturtiums, Rosemary, Thyme, Borage, Tansy, Hyssop, Aubergine, Carrots, Basil, Broccoli, Garlic, Cucumbers, Buckwheat, Radishes, Spinach, Chives, Parsnips, Coriander | tomatoes, beans, peppers, strawberries |
| Carrots | Tomatoes, Lettuce, Onions, Peas, Radishes, Chives, Dill, Marigolds, Sage, Leeks, Parsley, Celery, Borage, Fennel, Lavender | dill, parsnips, potatoes |
| Cauliflower | Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Radishes, Spinach, Garlic, Celery, Sage, Thyme, Chard, Mustard, Shallots, Dill, Basil, Nasturtiums, Oregano, Marigolds | Field mustard, Rapeseed, Broccoli, Kohlrabi, Bok choy, Curly kale, Turnip, Brussels sprout, Black mustard, Mustard greens, Collard Greens, Romanesco broccoli, Lacinato kale, Purple kale, Cabbage, Swede |
| Celeriac | Beans, Spinach, Peas, Leeks | Cucumbers, Squash, Pumpkins |
| Chard | Alliums, Annual Flowers, Brassicas, Celery, Herbs, Legumes, Lettuce, Beetroot | Potatoes, Corn, Cucumbers |
| Courgette | Dill, Borage, Nasturtiums, Calendula, Marigolds, Peas, Beans, Sweet Corn, Beetroot, Spinach, Onions | Cabbage, Squash, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Peppers, Aubergine, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cucumbers |
| Cucumbers | Borage, Dill, Chives, Dwarf, Peas, Sweet Corn, Sunflowers, Nasturtiums, Marigolds, Onions, Lettuce | Pumpkin, Squash, Courgette, Potato, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Sage, Mint, Tomato |
| Dwarf French Beans | Sweet Corn, Radishes, Coriander, Rocket, Lettuce, Nasturtiums | Onions, Leeks, Chives |
| Dwarf French Beans | Sweet Corn, Radishes, Coriander, Rocket, Lettuce, Nasturtiums | Onions, Leeks, Chives |
| Fennel | Peas, Lettuce, Cucumbers, Sage | Tomatoes, Peppers, Potatoes, Beans |
| Garlic | Fruit trees, Dill, Beets, Kale, Spinach, Potatoes, Carrots, Aubergine, Tomatoes, Peppers, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Kohlrabi, Roses, Geraniums, Marigolds, Nasturtiums, Rue, Chamomile, Yarrow, Summer savory | Asparagus, Peas, Beans, Sage, Parsley |
| Kale | Artichokes, Beets, Celery, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Onions, Peas, Potatoes, Radishes, Spinach, Garlic, Basil, Dill, Chamomile, Mint, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Hyssop, Marigolds, Nasturtiums | Tomatoes |
| Leeks | Cabbage, Tomatoes, Beets, Lettuce, Strawberries, Basil, Carrots, Calendula, Nasturtiums, Poppies | Beans, Peas |
| Lettuce | Beets, Carrots, Parsnips, Strawberries, Radishes, Onions, Asparagus, Sweet Corn, Cucumbers, Aubergine, Peas, Spinach, Tomatoes, Sunflowers, Coriander | Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower |
| Onion (set) | Broccoli, Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Strawberries, Peppers | Peas, Beans, Sage, Asparagus, Garlic, Leeks, Shallots |
| Parsnip | Peas, Bush Beans, Peppers, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Rosemary, Sage | Carrots, Celery, Dill, Fennel |
| Pea | Radishes, Cucumbers, Carrots, Beans, Mint, Lettuce, Spinach, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Cabbage, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Turnips, Parsnips, Aubergine, Potatoes | Onions, Leek, Garlic |
| Pepper | Basil, Parsley, Marjoram, Rosemary, Oregano, Dill, Chives, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Carrots, Cucumbers, Radishes, Squash, Onions, Aubergine, Spinach, Lettuce, Chard, Sweet Corn, Beans, Peas, Buckwheat, Nasturtiums, Geraniums, Petunias, Marigolds | Fennel, Apricot, Onion, Leeks, Garlic |
| Potatoes | Cabbage, Sweet Corn, Beans, HorseRadishes, Lettuce, Spinach, Chamomile, Basil, Yarrow, Parsley, Thyme, Petunias, Alyssum, Lamium, Sage, Nasturtiums, Coriander, Tansy, Catmint, Green beans, Marigolds | Raspberry, Cucumber, Squash, Carrots, Asparagus, Fennel, Turnip, Onions, Sunflowers, Aubergine, Tomatoes, Peppers |
| Pumpkin | Thyme, Sage, Mint, Cosmos, Lavender, Garlic, Onions, Roses, Sweet Corn, Beans, Meons, Squash, Marjoram, Nasturtiums, Marigolds, Oregano, Dill | Potato |
| Radicchio (Chicory) | Onions, Strawberries, Carrots, Beets, Lettuce, Radishes, Cucumbers, Mustard, Tatsoi | Peas, Endive, Beans |
| Radishes | Peas, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers, Nasturtiums, Onions, Leeks, Garlic, Pole Beans | Brassicas, Broccoli, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Kale |
| Rhubarb | Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Kohlrabi, Cauliflower, Beans, Garlic, Onions, Leeks, Strawberries | Sunflowers, Thistles |
| Spinach | Marigolds, Nasturtiums, Zinnias, Cosmos, Cabbage, Onions, Chard, Strawberries, Legumes, Peas, Brassicas | Fennel, Potatoes |
| Squash | Calendula, Chives, Dill, Lemon Balm, Marigolds, Marjoram, Nasturtiums, Lettuce, Peas, Radishes, Borage | Melons, Beets, Potatoes, Fennel |
| Swede | Tomatoes, Carrots, Celery, Cucumbers, Onions, Peppers, Beans, Sweet Corn, Radishes, Strawberries, Beets, Cabbage, Broccoli, Kale, Lettuce, Garlic, Dill, Swiss Chard, Spinach, Potatoes, Squash, Melons, Pumpkins, Chives, Oregano, Rosemary, Marigolds | Mint, Peas |
| Sweet Corn | Squash, Beans, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Melons, Peas, Potatoes, Sunflowers | Tomatoes |
| Tomatoes | Chives, Onions, Garlic, Leeks, Peppers, Spinach, Lettuce. Arugula, Carrots, Cucumbers, Asparagus, Borage, Parsley, Mint, Basil, Marigolds | Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Sweet Corn, Kohlrabi, Fennel |
| Turnip | Brassicas, Garlic, Peas, Beans, Nasturtiums, Mint, Catmint, Thyme | Potatoes, Onions |
Unlock the Power of Companion Planting with Our Companion Planting Tool
Companion planting is an age-old gardening technique that strategically places different plant species nearby to benefit each other. You can create a thriving, sustainable, and eco-friendly vegetable garden by leveraging the natural characteristics and relationships between plants.
Our companion planting tool makes it easy to practice this time-tested method. Designed with novice and experienced gardeners in mind, our tool helps you create the perfect plant pairings to optimize your garden’s growth and productivity.
Why Use Companion Planting in Your Vegetable Garden?
- Natural pest control: Some plants naturally repel pests, reducing the need for chemical pesticides. For example, marigolds are known to deter nematodes, while basil helps to ward off mosquitoes and flies.
- Improved soil health: Certain plants, such as legumes, fix nitrogen in the soil, providing essential nutrients for neighbouring plants. This helps to enhance the overall fertility of your garden.
- Enhanced growth and flavour: Some plants can positively influence the growth and taste of nearby plants. For instance, planting basil near tomatoes is believed to improve the flavour of the tomatoes.
- Mutual support: Companion planting can provide structural support for neighbouring plants. For example, tall plants like sunflowers or corn can offer shade and support to smaller plants like beans, which can use the taller plants as a natural trellis. The “Three Sisters” companion planting method is probably the most famous case of using manual support planting.
- Space optimization: Intercropping, or planting different crops nearby, makes the most efficient use of your garden space. It also helps to suppress weed growth and create a more diverse ecosystem.
Our companion planting tool is invaluable for harnessing these benefits in your vegetable garden. With a comprehensive database of compatible and incompatible plant pairings, our tool will help you create a harmonious garden ecosystem that promotes healthier growth, increased yields, and fewer pests.
Beware of Harmful Neighbors with Our Companion Planting Tool
While companion planting offers numerous benefits, it’s also essential to be aware of harmful neighbours – plant combinations that can negatively impact each other’s growth and well-being. These incompatible pairings can lead to stunted growth, increased susceptibility to pests and diseases, or reduced yields.
Our companion planting tool helps you discover the ideal plant companions and identifies harmful neighbours that should be avoided in your garden. By steering clear of these unfavourable combinations, you can ensure your vegetable garden’s overall health and vitality.
For example, avoid planting potatoes near tomatoes, as they are both susceptible to the same pests and diseases. Similarly, onions and garlic can inhibit the growth of beans and peas, so keeping them apart is best.
Using our companion planting tool to identify both beneficial companions and harmful neighbours, you can create a thriving, harmonious garden that maximizes the potential of each plant species.
Embrace the power of companion planting and transform your garden with our easy-to-use companion planting tool. Happy gardening!