Lima Bean Fava Bean Broad Bean Companion Planting Guide

19 beneficial companions • 3 plants to avoid

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Beneficial
3
Avoid
0
Research-Backed

✅ Beneficial Companions

Catnip

repels flea beetles, traditional

repels flea beetles, traditional

🌿 Traditional
Cauliflower

increased yields for both, field trial

increased yields for both, field trial

🌿 Traditional
Celery

mutualistic relationship, traditional

mutualistic relationship, traditional

🌿 Traditional
Cilantro

attracts beneficial insects, traditional

attracts beneficial insects, traditional

🌿 Traditional
Clover

living mulch, nitrogen fixer, traditional

living mulch, nitrogen fixer, traditional

🌿 Traditional
Collard Greens

increased yield for both, field trial

increased yield for both, field trial

🌿 Traditional
Corn

provides support, nitrogen fixation, traditional

provides support, nitrogen fixation, traditional

🌿 Traditional
Cucumbers

mutually beneficial, traditional

mutually beneficial, traditional

🌿 Traditional
Basil

attracts beneficial insects, repels pests, field trial

attracts beneficial insects, repels pests, field trial

🌿 Traditional
Lovage

improves flavor and vigor, habitat for ground beetles, traditional

improves flavor and vigor, habitat for ground beetles, traditional

🌿 Traditional
Nasturtium

deters bean beetles, traditional

deters bean beetles, traditional

🌿 Traditional
Petunias

repel various pests, traditional

repel various pests, traditional

🌿 Traditional
Potatoes

mutual pest protection, traditional

mutual pest protection, traditional

🌿 Traditional
Rosemary

repels insects, traditional

repels insects, traditional

🌿 Traditional
Strawberries

mutual help, faster growth, traditional

mutual help, faster growth, traditional

🌿 Traditional
Summer Savory

improves growth and flavor, deters bean beetles, attracts bees, traditional

improves growth and flavor, deters bean beetles, attracts bees, traditional

🌿 Traditional
Lacy Phacelia

attracts hoverflies, field trial

attracts hoverflies, field trial

🌿 Traditional
Cabbage

increased cabbage yield, field trial

increased cabbage yield, field trial

🌿 Traditional
Carrots

efficient use of space, traditional

efficient use of space, traditional

🌿 Traditional

❌ Plants to Avoid

Alliums

stunt bean growth, traditional

stunt bean growth, traditional

🌿 Traditional
Beet

inhibits bean growth, traditional

inhibits bean growth, traditional

🌿 Traditional
Fennel

inhibits most plants, traditional

inhibits most plants, traditional

🌿 Traditional

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