So, what is companion planting?
Companion planting is a gardening technique that involves planting different crops in close proximity to one another in order to improve their growth, health, and productivity. The idea behind companion planting is that certain plants have beneficial effects on others, such as providing shade, attracting pollinators, or repelling pests.
By combining compatible plants in the same growing area, gardeners can create a more sustainable and diverse ecosystem that requires fewer pesticides and fertilizers, and supports a healthy balance of beneficial insects and microorganisms. Some popular examples of companion planting include growing tomatoes and basil together, planting marigolds to repel pests, or intercropping legumes to improve soil fertility.
Here is a list of plants and suitable companions.
Plant – Apple
Good Neighbours – Nasturtium, Chives
Plant – Apricot
Good Neighbours – Basil, Tansy, Asparagus
Plant – Asparagus
Good Neighbours – Apricot, Basil, Chives, Comfrey, Lovage, Marjoram, Parsley, Tomatoes
Plant – Lemon Balm
Good Neighbours – Tomatoes
Plant – Basil
Good Neighbours – Tomatoes
Plant – Climbing Beans
Good Neighbours – Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Corn, Lettuce, Lovage, Marjoram, Parsley
Plant – Beetroot
Good Neighbours – Beans (bush), Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kohl Rabi, Lettuce, Lovage, Marjoram, Onion, Peas, Potato, Spinach, Silverbeet
Plant – Borage
Good Neighbours – Squash, Strawberries, Tomato
Plant – Brassicas
Good Neighbours – Beans, Beetroot, Carrots, Chamomile, Coriander, Cucumber, Dill, Lettuce, Lovage, Marjoram, Marigold (French), Mint, Nasturtium, Pea, Potato, Rosemary, Sage, Tansy, Thyme, Zinnias, Land Cress
Plant – Capsicum, Chilli
Good Neighbours – Carrots, Onions, Tomato
Plant – Carrots
Good Neighbours – Beans, Chives, Coriander, Cucumber, Leeks, Lettuce, Lovage, Marjoram, Onion, Pea, Radish, Rosemary, Sage, Tomato
Plant – Celery
Good Neighbours – Cabbage, Chives, Dill, Dwarf Beans, Leek, Lovage, Marjoram, Onion, Pea, Sage, Spinach, Tomato
Plant – Chamomile
Good Neighbours – Cabbage, Onion
Plant – Chives
Good Neighbours – Apples, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Peas
Plant – Cucumber
Good Neighbours – Basil, Beans, Borage, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Corn, Dill, Kohl Rabi, Lettuce, Lovage, Marjoram, Nasturtium, Parsnip, Pea, Radish, Sunflower, Tansy
Plant – Dill
Good Neighbours – Brassicas
Plant – Eggplant
Good Neighbours – Beans, Spinach
Plant – Garlic
Good Neighbours – Apricot, Cherry, Mulberry, Parsnip, Peach, Pear, Raspberry, Rosemary, Rose
Plant – Kohl Rabi
Good Neighbours – Beetroot, Onion
Plant – Leek
Good Neighbours – Carrot, Celery, Lovage, Marjoram, Onion, Parsnip, Strawberry
Plant – Lettuce
Good Neighbours – Achillea, Beans, Beetroot, Cabbage, Carrot, Chervil, Coreopsis, Cucumber, Lovage, Marjoram, Marigold, Onion, Parsnip, Pea, Radish, Strawberry, Zinnia
Plant – Melon
Good Neighbours – Radish, Sweet Corn
Plant – Mint
Good Neighbours – Cabbage, Tomato
Plant – Nasturtium
Good Neighbours – Cabbages, Fruit Trees, Radishes, Zucchini
Plant – Onion
Good Neighbours – Beetroot, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Chamomile, Leeks, Lettuce, Lovage, Marjoram, Parsley, Parsnip, Silverbeet, Strawberry, Summer Savory, Tomato
Plant – Parsley
Good Neighbours – Asparagus, Sweet Corn, Tomato
Plant – Peas
Good Neighbours – Beans, Beetroot, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Lettuce, Lovage, Marjoram, Parsnip, Potato, Radish, Sage, Squash, Sweet Corn
Plant – Potato
Good Neighbours – Beans, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Corn, Eggplant, Horseradish, Lovage, Marjoram, Marigold, Nasturtium, Parsnip, Peas, Sweet Alyssum, Sweet Corn, Watermelon
Plant – Pumpkin
Good Neighbours – Beans, Cabbage, Eggplant, Peas, Radish, Sweet Corn
Plant – Radish
Good Neighbours – Beans, Carrot, Chervil, Cucumber, Sweet Corn, Cucumber, Lettuce, Lovage, Marjoram, Nasturtium, Parsnip, Pea, Spinach, Sweet Corn
Plant – Rosemary
Good Neighbours – Beans, Cabbage, Carrot, Sage
Plant – Sage
Good Neighbours – Brassicas (Incl: Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower), Carrot, Rosemary
Plant – Silverbeet
Good Neighbours – Beetroot, Cherry, Lavender, Lovage, Marjoram, Onion
Plant – Spinach
Good Neighbours – Celery, Eggplant, Strawberries
Plant – Squash
Good Neighbours – Borage, Lovage, Marjoram, Nasturtium, Peas, Sunflower, Sweet Corn, Tansy
Plant – Strawberry
Good Neighbours – Beans, Borage, Chives, Leek, Lettuce, Marigold (French), Onion, Pyrethrum, Sage, Spinach
Plant – Sunflower
Good Neighbours – Apricots, Cucumbers, Squash
Plant – Sweet Corn
Good Neighbours – Beans, Cucumbers, Lovage, Marjoram, Melon, Parsnip, Peas, Potato, Pumpkin, Radish, Squash, Zucchini
Plant – Tomato
Good Neighbours – Asparagus, Basil, Celery, Borage, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Chives, Dill, Gooseberry, Grape, Hyssop, Lovage, Marigold (French), Marjoram, Mint, Nasturtium, Onion, Parsley, Parsnip, Turnip
Plant – Turnip
Good Neighbours – Cucumbers, Lettuce, Nasturtium, Peas, Tomato
Plant – Watermelon
Good Neighbours – Potato
Plant – Yarrow
Good Neighbours – Most aromatic herbs
Plant – Zucchini
Good Neighbours – Lovage, Marjoram, Nasturtium, Sweet Corn