Companion Planting

One of the as yet not understood principles which govern successful gardening is that of biodynamics. Some plants grow well in the proximity of others but will fail and die if given companions of a different sort. Plants have the ability to repel or attract different.

 

Vegetable

Plants that help their growth

Antagonistic plants

Asparagus Tomatoes, parsley  
Basil Most plants Rue
Bean Carrots, beet, cauliflower Onion, garlic
Beet Dwarf beans, onions Climbing beans, mustard
Broad bean Potatoes Fennel
Broccoli    
Cabbage Beet, dill, celery Strawberries
Carrot Radish, leeks Dill
Cauliflower    
Celery Leeks, tomatoes, beans  
Egg-plant Dwarf beans  
Kohlrabi Beets, onions Tomatoes
Leek Onions, celery, carrots  
Lettuce Carrots, strawberries  
Onion Beets  
Pea Carrots, cucumber, turnips Onions, garlic
Potato Cabbage, peas, broad beans Dill
Pumpkin Sweet corn Potatoes
Radish Lettuce, peas Hyssop
Tomato Parsley, asparagus, chives, carrots Kohlrabi, potatoes, fennel

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