Site first
Light, soil moisture, and space requirements need to match before companion planting works well.
Companion guide
Companion planting guide
Good neighbors, plants to avoid, and rotation hints for bed planning.
Companion guide
How to use companion planting
Companion planting helps make beds more resilient and diverse. Good combinations can use space better, support beneficial insects, confuse pests, or combine crops with different growth habits. Still check site, water needs, nutrient demand, and spacing first, because a good neighbor relation does not replace suitable growing conditions.
Good neighbors
Green relations mark plants listed in the dataset as useful companion combinations.
Avoid
Red relations point to possible competition, disease pressure, or unfavorable rotation effects.
Think in rotations
Before-and-after crop hints help keep beds healthier across multiple seasons.
Cluster view
Good neighbors
Clusters group plants with several good neighbors in the dataset. They are useful starting points for bed ideas, but do not replace checking site and spacing.
Physalis pruinosa
Physalis pruinosaBasilMarigoldNasturtiumLettuce
Physalis peruviana
Physalis peruvianaBasilMarigoldNasturtiumLegumes
Apple
AppleStrawberryBeansCabbageGarlicLavandulaMarigold
Aronia
AroniaStrawberryCabbage (various types)Bean (various types)
Apricot
ApricotStrawberryBeansHerbs (e.g., Thyme, Rosemary)
Cynara scolymus
Cynara scolymusBeansCabbageLettuceSpinach
Eggplant
EggplantBasilMarigoldSpinachLettuce
basil
Tree spinach
Tree spinachcabbage familylettuceherbsonionsCabbage
Winter Savory
Winter SavoryBeansCabbageStrawberriescommon sageRosmarinus tomentosusThymusLavandula
Pyrus communis
Pyrus communischivescalendulaherb strips
leaf mustard
leaf mustardlettuceonionDill
cauliflower
cauliflowerCeleryLettuce
Satureja
SaturejaBeanCabbageRadishcommon sageThymus
borage
borageStrawberryCabbage (all types)tomatoCucumber
broccoli
broccoliCeleryLettuce
Rubus
RubusStrawberryBeans
Watercress
WatercressRadishLettuceSpinachCarrots
butternut squash
butternut squashBeansCornCorianderNasturtium
Allium ursinum
Allium ursinumsweet woodrufffernsshade-tolerant perennialsFern
cardoon
cardoonLegumesAromatic herbs (e.g., rosemary, thyme)Radish
Chayote
ChayoteLegumes (e.g., beans, peas)RadishMarigold
Common chicory
Common chicoryOnionsGarlicBeansLettuce
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbagePeasSpinachtomato
Choy Sum
Choy SumPeasLettuceOnions
Curry plant
broad bean
broad beanPotatoCabbage
Dill
DillCucumberCabbageLettuce
Common Fig
garden chervil
garden chervilLettuceRadishCarrotsCabbage (Brassicas)
Coriander
common sage
common sageBrassicasCarrotsRosmarinus tomentosusStrawberry
Acorn Squash
Acorn SquashBasilMarigoldNasturtiumBeans
iceberg lettuce
Mesembryanthemum crystallinum
Mesembryanthemum crystallinumtomato container edgesother drought-tolerant herbs
Cichorium endivia
Pea
PeaCarrotLettuce
Strawberry
StrawberryOnionGarlicBorage
Leafy Goosefoot
Leafy GoosefootPeasLettuce
Tiger Nut
peanut
peanutMaizeCalendula
tarragon
corn salad
corn saladLeekCabbageStrawberries
Serviceberry
ServiceberrySnowberryWild Strawberry
Fennel
FennelLettuceCucumberSage
Runner bean
Runner beanCornCucumberCabbage
Radish
RadishLettuceCarrotPea
Common bean
Common beanSummer SavoryCabbage
Garden cress
Garden cresstomatoRadish
Garden Orache
Garden OracheBrassicasOnions
Ground elder
Ground elderComfreyRhubarb
Goji Berry
Goji BerryMarigoldAllium species
kale
Ground Ivy
Ground IvyBlackcurrantApple tree
Cucumber
Good King Henry
Good King HenryRhubarbHorseradish
Salsify
Common Hazel
Common HazelWild GarlicComfrey
Bilberry
BilberryRhododendronLingonberry
Raspberry
RaspberryBeansCabbageGarliccommon sage
buck's-horn plantain
buck's-horn plantainRadishStrawberriesBeansCarrots
red kuri squash
red kuri squashBeansCornkohlrabiNasturtium
Sambucus
SambucusHerbs (e.g., Thyme, Rosemary, Sage)BeansStrawberry
Asimina triloba
Asimina trilobaGarden strawberryRaspberryEnglish lavender
Zingiber
Ribes
RibesBeansCabbage (various types)GarlicHorseradishMarigoldcommon sageThymus
Jostaberry
JostaberryStrawberryBeansCabbage
potato
Chickpea
Cherry plum
Cherry plumNasturtiumChivesGarlicComfreyDandelionStrawberriesYarrow
hardy kiwi
hardy kiwiBorageCalendulaStrawberryClover
Salad Burnet
Salad BurnetBorageChervil
Garlic
GarlicCarrottomatoRoseStrawberryCabbageApple tree
celeriac
kohlrabi
kohlrabiLettuceSpinachRadishPeaBeanCeleryPotatoMintRosemaryThyme
Rutabaga
Komatsuna
KomatsunaTomatoesOnions
Butterhead lettuce
Butterhead lettucetomatoRadishStrawberry
Cornelian cherry
Cornelian cherryHazelBlackthorn
Allium
AlliumCarrotCeleryStrawberryChamomileMarigoldtomato
Companion matrix
Companion matrix
+Good neighbor−Bad neighborNeutral
Physalis pruinosa
Good neighbors
BasilMarigoldNasturtiumLettuce
Good predecessor
LegumesRoot vegetables
Physalis peruviana
Good neighbors
BasilMarigoldNasturtiumLegumes
Avoid
PotatotomatoEggplant
Good predecessor
LegumesLeafy greens
Apple
Good neighbors
StrawberryBeansCabbageGarlicLavandulaMarigold
Avoid
Pyrus communisCherryEuropean PlumWalnut tree
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Aronia
Good neighbors
StrawberryCabbage (various types)Bean (various types)
Avoid
ApplePyrus communisCherry
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Apricot
Good neighbors
StrawberryBeansHerbs (e.g., Thyme, Rosemary)
Avoid
RosesCherryEuropean Plum
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
Cynara scolymus
Good neighbors
BeansCabbageLettuceSpinach
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Eggplant
Good neighbors
BasilMarigoldSpinachLettuce
Good predecessor
LettuceSpinach
basil
Avoid
very wet sitesMintlettuce
Good predecessor
beanspeas
Bad predecessor
Other herbs of the Lamiaceae family
Tree spinach
Good neighbors
cabbage familylettuceherbsonionsCabbage
Avoid
tomatoescornother Chenopodium species
Good predecessor
legumesonionsgarliccabbage family
Bad predecessor
spinachchardbeetrootother Chenopodium species
Winter Savory
Good neighbors
BeansCabbageStrawberriescommon sageRosmarinus tomentosusThymusLavandula
Good predecessor
Onions
Bad predecessor
Pyrus communis
Good neighbors
chivescalendulaherb strips
Avoid
strongly competing woody plants in the root zone
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
leaf mustard
Good neighbors
lettuceonionDill
Avoid
other brassicas in tight rotation
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
cauliflower
Good neighbors
CeleryLettuce
Avoid
other brassicas immediately before or after
Good predecessor
legumes
Bad predecessor
brassicas
Satureja
Good neighbors
BeanCabbageRadishcommon sageThymus
Good predecessor
BeanPea
Bad predecessor
borage
Good neighbors
StrawberryCabbage (all types)tomatoCucumber
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
broccoli
Good neighbors
CeleryLettuce
Avoid
brassicas after brassicas
Good predecessor
legumes
Bad predecessor
brassicas
Rubus
Good neighbors
StrawberryBeans
Avoid
potatoCabbage
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Watercress
Good neighbors
RadishLettuceSpinachCarrots
Avoid
CabbageBroccoliCauliflower
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
butternut squash
Good neighbors
BeansCornCorianderNasturtium
Avoid
PotatoesCabbage
Good predecessor
Legumes (e.g., beans, peas)
Bad predecessor
Gourd family
Allium ursinum
Good neighbors
sweet woodrufffernsshade-tolerant perennialsFern
Avoid
dry sunny bedsSunflowerRoses
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
Autumn Crocus
cardoon
Good neighbors
LegumesAromatic herbs (e.g., rosemary, thyme)Radish
Avoid
SunflowersPotatoesAlliums (onions, garlic)
Good predecessor
Legumes
Bad predecessor
Heavy feeding vegetables
Chayote
Good neighbors
Legumes (e.g., beans, peas)RadishMarigold
Avoid
PotatoFennel
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Common chicory
Good neighbors
OnionsGarlicBeansLettuce
Avoid
Cichorium endiviaPotatoes
Good predecessor
BeansBrassicas
Bad predecessor
LettuceCichorium endivia
Napa cabbage
Good neighbors
PeasSpinachtomato
Avoid
Other brassicasOnion
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Choy Sum
Good neighbors
PeasLettuceOnions
Avoid
Other BrassicasStrawberries
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Curry plant
Good neighbors
Avoid
MintLovagePeppermint
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
broad bean
Good neighbors
PotatoCabbage
Avoid
OnionGarlic
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Dill
Good neighbors
CucumberCabbageLettuce
Avoid
FennelCarrots
Good predecessor
Legumes
Bad predecessor
Apiaceae
Common Fig
Avoid
Wormwood
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
garden chervil
Good neighbors
LettuceRadishCarrotsCabbage (Brassicas)
Avoid
Good predecessor
LegumesLeafy Greens
Bad predecessor
CarrotCelery
Coriander
Good neighbors
CabbagebeetLettuce
Avoid
Good predecessor
Peas
Bad predecessor
Celery
common sage
Good neighbors
BrassicasCarrotsRosmarinus tomentosusStrawberry
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Acorn Squash
Good neighbors
BasilMarigoldNasturtiumBeans
Avoid
PotatoBrassicasFennel
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
iceberg lettuce
Good neighbors
CarrotOnionStrawberry
Avoid
parsleyCelery
Good predecessor
Bad predecessor
Mesembryanthemum crystallinum
Good neighbors
tomato container edgesother drought-tolerant herbs
Avoid
high-water-demand crops
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Cichorium endivia
Avoid
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Pea
Good neighbors
CarrotLettuce
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Strawberry
Good neighbors
OnionGarlicBorage
Avoid
Brassicas
Good predecessor
Broad Bean
Bad predecessor
Potato
Leafy Goosefoot
Good neighbors
PeasLettuce
Avoid
SpinachBeetroot
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Tiger Nut
Good neighbors
LettuceRadish
Avoid
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
peanut
Good neighbors
MaizeCalendula
Avoid
BeanPotato
Good predecessor
Cereals
Bad predecessor
Beans
tarragon
Good neighbors
Chivestomato
Avoid
SouthernwoodWormwood
Good predecessor
Legumes
Bad predecessor
Other Asteraceae
corn salad
Good neighbors
LeekCabbageStrawberries
Avoid
No data
Good predecessor
Bad predecessor
Corn Salad
Serviceberry
Good neighbors
SnowberryWild Strawberry
Avoid
Juniper
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Fennel
Good neighbors
LettuceCucumberSage
Good predecessor
Pea
Bad predecessor
Carrot
Runner bean
Good neighbors
CornCucumberCabbage
Avoid
Onions & GarlicAlliumOnion
Good predecessor
Potato
Bad predecessor
Common bean
Radish
Good neighbors
LettuceCarrotPea
Avoid
Cabbage
Good predecessor
Broad bean
Bad predecessor
Other brassicas
Common bean
Good neighbors
Summer SavoryCabbage
Avoid
OnionGarlic
Good predecessor
Potatoes
Bad predecessor
Broad Bean
Garden cress
Good neighbors
tomatoRadish
Avoid
Cabbage varieties
Good predecessor
Potato
Bad predecessor
Radish
Garden Orache
Good neighbors
BrassicasOnions
Avoid
Spinach
Good predecessor
Peas
Bad predecessor
Beetroot
Ground elder
Good neighbors
ComfreyRhubarb
Avoid
Strawberry
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Goji Berry
Good neighbors
MarigoldAllium species
Avoid
Potatotomato
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
kale
Good neighbors
tomatoCelery
Avoid
Other brassicasGarlic
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Ground Ivy
Good neighbors
BlackcurrantApple tree
Avoid
Thyme
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Cucumber
Good neighbors
DillBush beans
Avoid
tomatoPotato
Good predecessor
Peas
Bad predecessor
Pumpkin
Good King Henry
Good neighbors
RhubarbHorseradish
Avoid
SpinachBeetroot
Good predecessor
Legumes
Bad predecessor
No data
Salsify
Avoid
ScorzoneraLettuce
Good predecessor
Cereals
Bad predecessor
Jerusalem Artichoke
Common Hazel
Good neighbors
Wild GarlicComfrey
Avoid
Walnut
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Bilberry
Good neighbors
RhododendronLingonberry
Avoid
Cabbage
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Raspberry
Good neighbors
BeansCabbageGarliccommon sage
Good predecessor
Legumes (e.g., beans, peas)Brassicas (e.g., cabbage, broccoli)
Bad predecessor
Rosaceae (e.g., strawberries, apples, pears)Solanaceae (e.g., tomatoes, potatoes)
buck's-horn plantain
Good neighbors
RadishStrawberriesBeansCarrots
Good predecessor
Potatoes
Bad predecessor
red kuri squash
Good neighbors
BeansCornkohlrabiNasturtium
Good predecessor
BeansLettuce
Bad predecessor
Butternut squashZucchini
Sambucus
Good neighbors
Herbs (e.g., Thyme, Rosemary, Sage)BeansStrawberry
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Asimina triloba
Good neighbors
Garden strawberryRaspberryEnglish lavender
Avoid
Walnut treePotato
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Zingiber
Good neighbors
TomatoesPepper
Avoid
PotatoesBeans
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Ribes
Good neighbors
BeansCabbage (various types)GarlicHorseradishMarigoldcommon sageThymus
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Jostaberry
Good neighbors
StrawberryBeansCabbage
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
potato
Chickpea
Good predecessor
CabbagePumpkinLeafy greens
Cherry plum
Good neighbors
NasturtiumChivesGarlicComfreyDandelionStrawberriesYarrow
Avoid
Walnut treePotato
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Kiwi
Good neighbors
No data
Avoid
No data
Good predecessor
Legumes (e.g., beans, peas)
Bad predecessor
Other heavy feeders
hardy kiwi
Good neighbors
BorageCalendulaStrawberryClover
Avoid
Aggressive WeedsShallow-rooted Competitors
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Salad Burnet
Good neighbors
BorageChervil
Avoid
SouthernwoodMint
Good predecessor
Pea
Bad predecessor
No data
Garlic
Good neighbors
CarrottomatoRoseStrawberryCabbageApple tree
Good predecessor
LegumesCucurbitsLettuce
celeriac
Good predecessor
PeaBean
Bad predecessor
Carrotparsley
kohlrabi
Good neighbors
LettuceSpinachRadishPeaBeanCeleryPotatoMintRosemaryThymeSageMarigold
Avoid
CabbageBroccoliCauliflowerStrawberrytomato
Good predecessor
Legumes (peas, beans)Leafy greens (lettuce, spinach)
Bad predecessor
Other Brassicas
Rutabaga
Good neighbors
RadishLettuceBush beanDillRosemary
Avoid
StrawberryFenneltomato
Good predecessor
Peas
Bad predecessor
No data
Komatsuna
Good neighbors
TomatoesOnions
Avoid
Other brassicasCabbage
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Butterhead lettuce
Good neighbors
tomatoRadishStrawberry
Avoid
parsleyCelery
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Cornelian cherry
Good neighbors
HazelBlackthorn
Avoid
No data
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Allium
Good neighbors
CarrotCeleryStrawberryChamomileMarigoldtomato
Avoid
BeanPeaCabbage
Good predecessor
LegumesLeafy greens
Welsh onion
Good neighbors
CarrotStrawberryLettuceSpinachCabbage
Avoid
BeanPea
Good predecessor
Legumes (e.g., beans, peas)Leafy greens (e.g., lettuce, spinach)
Lavandula
Good neighbors
RoseRosemaryThymeOreganoConeflowerSedum
Avoid
MintHosta
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Levisticum officinale
Good neighbors
RosePotatoCabbage
Avoid
CarrotDelicate, low-growing herbsSmall herbs
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Lentil
Good neighbors
CarrotRadishLettuce
Avoid
PeaBean
Good predecessor
CerealRoot vegetables
Bad predecessor
PeaBean
Cochlearia
Good neighbors
Garden strawberryLettuceGarden pea
Avoid
CabbageRadish
Good predecessor
Bush BeanCarrot
Bad predecessor
Cabbage (general)Radish
Dandelion
Good neighbors
Fruit TreesTomatoesCabbage (Brassicas)
Avoid
No data
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Honeyberry
Good neighbors
StrawberryHerbs (e.g., mint, thyme)Blueberry
Avoid
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
May turnip
Good neighbors
LettuceSpinachPeasBeansDillMintRosemaryThymeOnionsGarlicChamomile
Avoid
Other brassicas (cabbage, radishes, daikon)StrawberriesTomatoes
Good predecessor
Legumes (peas, beans)Leaf vegetables (lettuce, spinach)
Bad predecessor
Other brassicas (cabbage, radishes)
marjoram
Good neighbors
OnionCucumber
Avoid
OreganoThyme
Good predecessor
Potato
Bad predecessor
Thyme
Almond
Good neighbors
LavenderGarlic
Avoid
Walnut
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Swiss Chard
Good neighbors
CabbageOnionBush beans
Avoid
SpinachBeetroot
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Mulberry
Good neighbors
ComfreyWild Garlic
Avoid
Walnut
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Crambe
Good neighbors
DillMintRosemaryThymeMarigoldOnionGarlic
Avoid
StrawberryOther Brassicas
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Horseradish
Good neighbors
potatoFruit tree
Avoid
No data
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
Cabbage
Mint
Good neighbors
CabbagetomatoRose
Avoid
parsleyChamomileMost other herbs
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Mirabelle plum
Good neighbors
LupineComfreyBorageMarigoldChives
Avoid
Walnut treeRaspberry
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Medlar
Good neighbors
ComfreyDaffodilsChivesMarigoldsClover
Avoid
No data
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Mizuna
Good neighbors
StrawberryCucumberCarrotLettuceSpinachBeanPeaCorianderMintRosmarinus tomentosusThymusMarigold
Avoid
Cabbage (all types)RadishMustardbroccolikohlrabicauliflower
Good predecessor
BeanCucumber
Bad predecessor
Cabbage (all types)
Wild Strawberry
Avoid
Cabbage (general)potatoGladiolus
Good predecessor
Beans
Bad predecessor
Musk squash
Good neighbors
CornPole beanNasturtium
Avoid
Potato
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Daucus carota
Good neighbors
StrawberryRadishLettuceOnionGarlicRosmarinus tomentosusThymus
Good predecessor
Bad predecessor
Celery
Asian pear
Good neighbors
BorageComfreyChives
Avoid
Juniper
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
Pear
New Zealand spinach
Good neighbors
tomatoCornCabbage
Avoid
No data
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Okra
Good neighbors
PeppersEggplantBasil
Avoid
No data
Good predecessor
Pea
Bad predecessor
Potato
Oregano
Good neighbors
CabbageZucchini
Avoid
Garlic
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Bok choy
Good neighbors
TomatoesLettuce
Avoid
Other BrassicasStrawberries
Good predecessor
Peas
Bad predecessor
Lacinato kale
Good neighbors
PeasTomatoesLettuce
Avoid
Other BrassicasOnions
Good predecessor
Broad bean
Bad predecessor
Turnip
Pepper
Good neighbors
tomatoBasilMarigold
Avoid
PeaFennel
Good predecessor
Legumes
Bad predecessor
Potato
Parsnip
Good neighbors
OnionLettuce
Avoid
CarrotCelery
Good predecessor
Potato
Bad predecessor
Carrot
pattypan squash
Good neighbors
CornPole beanNasturtium
Avoid
Cucumber
Good predecessor
Legumes
Bad predecessor
Cucurbits
Pepino
Good neighbors
BasilMarigold
Avoid
PotatoFennel
Good predecessor
Beans
Bad predecessor
parsley
Good neighbors
tomatoOnion
Avoid
LettuceFennel
Good predecessor
Potato
Bad predecessor
Carrot
Peach
Good neighbors
NasturtiumGarlicHorseradish
Avoid
Potato
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
AppleCherry
European Plum
Good neighbors
NasturtiumGarlic
Avoid
Potato
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Common Purslane
Good neighbors
tomatoMaize
Avoid
No data
Good predecessor
Pea
Bad predecessor
No data
Quince
Good neighbors
NasturtiumGarlic
Avoid
Juniper
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Radicchio
Good neighbors
FenneltomatoBean
Avoid
Lettuceparsley
Good predecessor
Pea
Bad predecessor
Endive
Radish
Good neighbors
Avoid
Bad predecessor
Cabbage (all types)Radish
Greengage
Good neighbors
NasturtiumGarlicComfrey
Avoid
Potato
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
Plum
Rhubarb
Good neighbors
BrassicasAlliums
Avoid
Sunflowers
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
Rhubarb
Romaine lettuce
Good neighbors
StrawberriesCarrotsRadishes
Avoid
parsleyCelery
Good predecessor
Peas
Bad predecessor
Other lettuces
Romanesco broccoli
Good neighbors
CelerytomatoLettuce
Avoid
Other brassicasStrawberry
Good predecessor
BeansPeas
Bad predecessor
Other Brassicas
Brussels sprouts
Good neighbors
StrawberryBeanPeaLettuceCorianderMarigold
Good predecessor
BeanPeaRadish
Bad predecessor
Rosmarinus tomentosus
Good neighbors
CarrotBeanCabbageStrawberry
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
beet
Avoid
Pole BeantomatoSwiss ChardSpinach
Good predecessor
Legumes (peas, beans)Green manure
Bad predecessor
red cabbage
Avoid
StrawberryOther Brassicas (e.g., broccoli, cauliflower, kohlrabi)
Good predecessor
Legumes (peas, beans)Green manure
Bad predecessor
Other Brassicas
Arugula
Avoid
CabbageStrawberries
Good predecessor
Legumes (peas, beans)Green manure
Bad predecessor
CabbageRadish
Sorrel
Good neighbors
StrawberryMintCabbage familyCarrot
Avoid
No data
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Sour cherry
Good neighbors
Garden strawberryRaspberryEnglish lavenderRosemary
Avoid
tomatoCabbageSweet cherry
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Yarrow
Good neighbors
CarrotOnionBean
Avoid
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Shallot
Good neighbors
CarrotLettuceStrawberryHerbs (e.g., Parsley, Dill)beet
Avoid
CabbageBeanPea
Good predecessor
Leafy vegetablesRoot vegetables
Blackthorn
Good neighbors
English LavenderRosemaryGarden Strawberry
Avoid
tomatoCabbage (head cabbage)
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Allium ramosum
Good neighbors
StrawberryCarrotLettuceCucumberCabbage
Avoid
BeanPea
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Chives
Good neighbors
CarrotStrawberrytomatoCucumberLettuce
Avoid
BeanPeaCabbage
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
cutting lettuce
Good neighbors
RadishCarrotsOnionsStrawberries
Good predecessor
CabbageLegumes
Bad predecessor
LettucesComposites
Scorzonera
Good neighbors
StrawberryBeanCabbage
Avoid
FennelLettuceJerusalem artichoke
Good predecessor
Legumes (e.g., beans, peas)Cabbage
Bad predecessor
LettuceJerusalem artichoke
soybean
Good neighbors
CornCucumberCabbage
Good predecessor
potatoCabbage
Bad predecessor
Common beanPea
Spaghetti squash
Good neighbors
BeansCornCabbageRadishLettuceMarigold
Good predecessor
Bad predecessor
Winter squash
Asparagus
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Sorbus domestica
Good neighbors
ComfreyLupineYarrow
Avoid
Strong grasses
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Spinach
Good neighbors
StrawberryCabbageBush beanPeaRadish
Good predecessor
potatoCabbage
Bad predecessor
pointed cabbage
Good neighbors
peascarrotslettucesonionsDillnasturtium
Avoid
other cabbage typesstrawberriesFenneltomatoes
Good predecessor
peas
Bad predecessor
other cabbage types
gooseberry
Good neighbors
marigoldnasturtiumchives
Avoid
blackcurrantraspberry
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
celery
Good neighbors
BeansCabbageTomatoesAllium
Avoid
CornFennel
Good predecessor
CabbagePeas
Bad predecessor
CeleryCarrot
Stielmus
Good neighbors
PeaCarrotOnion
Avoid
Cabbagebroccoli
Good predecessor
Early potatoesPeas
Bad predecessor
Cabbagebroccoli
sweet potato
Good neighbors
beanmaizecabbage
Avoid
Good predecessor
bean
Bad predecessor
sweet cherry
Good neighbors
GarlicLupinBorage
Avoid
WalnutPotato
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
table grape
Good neighbors
herbsbeans
Avoid
cabbage familypotatocabbage family plants
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Tatsoi
Avoid
StrawberriesGarlic
Good predecessor
PotatoesBeans
Bad predecessor
Thymus
Good neighbors
Rosmarinus tomentosuscommon sageSaturejaStrawberriesCabbage
Good predecessor
Green manureCerealsPotatoes
Bad predecessor
Rosmarinus tomentosuscommon sageHeavy feeders
tomato
Good predecessor
beanspeascabbagelettuceSpinachonions
Bad predecessor
potatoesPeppereggplants
Tomatillo
Good neighbors
Marigolds (Tagetes)NasturtiumsCarrotsOnions
Avoid
FennelTomatoesPotatoes
Good predecessor
PeasBeansCabbage
Bad predecessor
TomatoesPotatoes
Jerusalem artichoke
Good neighbors
Comfrey
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
Asteraceae
Sedum rupestre
Good neighbors
English LavenderRosemaryCommon Thyme
Avoid
DayliliesHostas
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Common chickweed
Good neighbors
StrawberryLettuceCarrot
Avoid
tomatoCabbage (head cabbage)
Good predecessor
CabbagePotato
Bad predecessor
Common Yellow Woodsorrel
sweet woodruff
Good neighbors
HostaFerns
Avoid
No data
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Common Walnut
Good neighbors
MapleOakBirchPoplarSycamoreCornBeansSquashDaffodilsDaylilies
Avoid
AppletomatoPotatoBlueberryRhododendronPineAlfalfaCabbage familyAsparagus
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
watermelon
Good neighbors
BeansCornRadishNasturtium
Good predecessor
Legumes (e.g., beans, peas)Leafy greens (e.g., lettuce, spinach)
Bad predecessor
Cucurbits (Cucurbitaceae)potato
White Cabbage
Good neighbors
LettuceDillCeleryTomatoesBeansCucumbers
Avoid
RadishStrawberriesOther cabbage types
Good predecessor
LegumesPotatoesTomatoes
Bad predecessor
Other cabbage typesRoot vegetables
Winter Heath Onion
Good neighbors
CarrotStrawberryLettuce
winter purslane
Good neighbors
OnionCabbage
Avoid
Good predecessor
potatoBean
Bad predecessor
No data
Savoy cabbage
Good neighbors
BeansPeasSwiss ChardLettuceOnions
Avoid
CabbagecauliflowerBrussels sproutsStrawberries
Good predecessor
PotatoesPeasBeans
Bad predecessor
CabbageRadish
Root Parsley
Avoid
CarrotFennel
Good predecessor
Potato
Bad predecessor
Celery
Hyssop
Good neighbors
Cabbage family (e.g., Cabbage, Broccoli)Grapevines
Avoid
No data
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Lemon Balm
Good neighbors
StrawberryCabbageCucumbertomato
Avoid
Good predecessor
Bean
Bad predecessor
Lemon verbena
Good neighbors
Avoid
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Zucchini
Good neighbors
Climbing beanSweet cornOnion
Avoid
CucumberPumpkin
Good predecessor
Peas
Bad predecessor
Pumpkin
Sugarloaf Chicory
Good neighbors
Bush beanCarrotLettuce
Avoid
EndiveRadicchio
Good predecessor
Pea
Bad predecessor
Lettuce
Sweet corn
Good neighbors
Climbing beanSquashCucumber
Avoid
PotatoBeetroot
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Muskmelon
Good neighbors
LettuceSpinach
Avoid
Cucumbertomato
Good predecessor
Legumes
Bad predecessor
Squash
Skirret
Good neighbors
LeekLettuce
Avoid
CarrotParsnip
Good predecessor
Peas
Bad predecessor
Parsnip
Damson plum
Good neighbors
NasturtiumWild garlicHorseradish
Avoid
Good predecessor
No data
Bad predecessor
No data
Onion
Good neighbors
CarrotLettuce
Avoid
PeaBush bean
Good predecessor
Nightshades
Bad predecessor
Leek
FAQ
Companion planting FAQ
What does good neighbor mean in companion planting?
Good neighbors are plants that the dataset lists as useful to grow together. Reasons can include space use, pest confusion, pollination, beneficial insects, or different nutrient demands.
Does neutral mean two plants are a good match?
No. Neutral only means no strong good or bad relation is listed. For bed planning, also check site, water needs, height, and spacing.
Should I always avoid bad neighbors?
Bad neighbors should usually be separated, especially in close plantings, with shared diseases, or strong competition. With generous spacing, the risk may be lower.
How do I combine companion planting with crop rotation?
Use good neighbors for the current season and also check good or bad preceding crops. This helps avoid one-sided nutrient use and reduces disease pressure in the bed.