Legume Family Companion Planting Guide

19 beneficial companions • 3 plants to avoid

19
Beneficial
3
Avoid
0
Research-Backed

Beneficial Companions

Cucumbers

general, extension

general, extension

🌿 Traditional
Beets

nitrogen fixation, extension

nitrogen fixation, extension

🌿 Traditional
Lettuce

nitrogen fixation, extension

nitrogen fixation, extension

🌿 Traditional
Potatoes

improved yield and soil health, extension

improved yield and soil health, extension

🌿 Traditional
Arugula

general, extension

general, extension

🌿 Traditional
Broccoli

general, extension

general, extension

🌿 Traditional
Cabbage

general, extension

general, extension

🌿 Traditional
Cauliflower

general, extension

general, extension

🌿 Traditional
Corn

structural support, nitrogen fixation, academic

structural support, nitrogen fixation, academic

🌿 Traditional
Chard

general, extension

general, extension

🌿 Traditional
Collards

general, extension

general, extension

🌿 Traditional
Kale

general, extension

general, extension

🌿 Traditional
Kohlrabi

general, extension

general, extension

🌿 Traditional
Radish

general, extension

general, extension

🌿 Traditional
Spinach

general, extension

general, extension

🌿 Traditional
Tomato

general, extension

general, extension

🌿 Traditional
Celery

general, extension

general, extension

🌿 Traditional
Squash

three sisters guild, extension

three sisters guild, extension

🌿 Traditional
Carrots

general, extension

general, extension

🌿 Traditional

Plants to Avoid

Onion

general, extension

general, extension

🌿 Traditional
Garlic

general, extension

general, extension

🌿 Traditional
Fennel

general, extension

general, extension

🌿 Traditional

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