Spinach And Swiss Chard Companion Planting Guide

22 beneficial companions • 5 plants to avoid

22
Beneficial
5
Avoid
0
Research-Backed

Beneficial Companions

Cabbage

resource partitioning

resource partitioning

🌿 Traditional
Broccoli

resource partitioning

resource partitioning

🌿 Traditional
Kohlrabi

resource partitioning

resource partitioning

🌿 Traditional
Lavender

pest repulsion

pest repulsion

🌿 Traditional
Oregano

pest repulsion

pest repulsion

🌿 Traditional
Rosemary

pest repulsion

pest repulsion

🌿 Traditional
Sage

pest repulsion

pest repulsion

🌿 Traditional
Thyme

pest repulsion

pest repulsion

🌿 Traditional
Onions

pest repulsion

pest repulsion

🌿 Traditional
Cilantro

attracts beneficials

attracts beneficials

🌿 Traditional
Lettuce

ground cover, space maximization

ground cover, space maximization

🌿 Traditional
Carrots

resource partitioning

resource partitioning

🌿 Traditional
Radishes

trap cropping, resource partitioning

trap cropping, resource partitioning

🌿 Traditional
Marigolds

pest repulsion, attracts beneficials

pest repulsion, attracts beneficials

🌿 Traditional
Calendula

trap cropping, attracts beneficials

trap cropping, attracts beneficials

🌿 Traditional
Nasturtiums

attracts beneficials

attracts beneficials

🌿 Traditional
Glasswort

salt stress mitigation

salt stress mitigation

🌿 Traditional
Dill

attracts beneficials

attracts beneficials

🌿 Traditional
Garlic

pest repulsion, disease suppression

pest repulsion, disease suppression

🌿 Traditional
Chives

pest repulsion

pest repulsion

🌿 Traditional
Beans

nitrogen fixation

nitrogen fixation

🌿 Traditional
Peas

nitrogen fixation

nitrogen fixation

🌿 Traditional

Plants to Avoid

Beets

same family, attracts similar pests

same family, attracts similar pests

🌿 Traditional
Potatoes

competition

competition

🌿 Traditional
Cucumbers

competition

competition

🌿 Traditional
Fennel

allelopathy

allelopathy

🌿 Traditional
Sunflowers

allelopathy, shading

allelopathy, shading

🌿 Traditional

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