Strawberry Companion Planting Guide

17 beneficial companions • 13 plants to avoid

17
Beneficial
13
Avoid
1
Research-Backed

✅ Beneficial Companions

Asparagus

Weed Suppression, Traditional

Weed Suppression, Traditional

🌿 Traditional
Borage Borago Officinalis

Pollinator Attraction, Field Trial

Pollinator Attraction, Field Trial

🔬 Field Trial
Garlic

Olfactory masking/repellency, field_trial

Olfactory masking/repellency, field_trial

🌿 Traditional
Catnip

repels aphids and spider mites, traditional/observational

repels aphids and spider mites, traditional/observational

🌿 Traditional
Yarrow

attracts pollinators, repels pests, traditional/observational

attracts pollinators, repels pests, traditional/observational

🌿 Traditional
Borage

attracts pollinators, field trial

attracts pollinators, field trial

🌿 Traditional
Chives

pest repulsion, increased arthropod richness, field trial

pest repulsion, increased arthropod richness, field trial

🌿 Traditional
Garlic

pest repulsion, field & greenhouse trials

pest repulsion, field & greenhouse trials

🌿 Traditional
Fennel

pest repulsion, field trial

pest repulsion, field trial

🌿 Traditional
Legumes

nitrogen fixation, physical barrier, literature review

nitrogen fixation, physical barrier, literature review

🌿 Traditional
Marigolds

pest repulsion, trap crop for nematodes, traditional/observational

pest repulsion, trap crop for nematodes, traditional/observational

🌿 Traditional
Lettuce

camouflage from birds, traditional/observational

camouflage from birds, traditional/observational

🌿 Traditional
Spinach

pest repulsion, camouflage, traditional/observational

pest repulsion, camouflage, traditional/observational

🌿 Traditional
Dill

attracts beneficial insects, traditional/observational

attracts beneficial insects, traditional/observational

🌿 Traditional
Asparagus

reduced competition, traditional/observational

reduced competition, traditional/observational

🌿 Traditional
Sage

masks scent, attracts pollinators, traditional/observational

masks scent, attracts pollinators, traditional/observational

🌿 Traditional
Thyme

attracts pollinators, beneficial insects, traditional/observational

attracts pollinators, beneficial insects, traditional/observational

🌿 Traditional

❌ Plants to Avoid

Cabbage

Attracts slugs, Traditional/Extension

Attracts slugs, Traditional/Extension

📚 Extension
Cruciferous Vegetables

stunt growth, traditional/observational

stunt growth, traditional/observational

🌿 Traditional
Marigold

competition, field trial

competition, field trial

🌿 Traditional
Peppermint

competition, field trial

competition, field trial

🌿 Traditional
Tomatoes

susceptible to Verticillium wilt, traditional/observational

susceptible to Verticillium wilt, traditional/observational

🌿 Traditional
Eggplant

susceptible to Verticillium wilt, traditional/observational

susceptible to Verticillium wilt, traditional/observational

🌿 Traditional
Potatoes

susceptible to Verticillium wilt, traditional/observational

susceptible to Verticillium wilt, traditional/observational

🌿 Traditional
Peppers

susceptible to Verticillium wilt, traditional/observational

susceptible to Verticillium wilt, traditional/observational

🌿 Traditional
Melons

susceptible to Verticillium wilt, traditional/observational

susceptible to Verticillium wilt, traditional/observational

🌿 Traditional
Winter Squash

susceptible to Verticillium wilt, traditional/observational

susceptible to Verticillium wilt, traditional/observational

🌿 Traditional
Cucumber

susceptible to Verticillium wilt, traditional/observational

susceptible to Verticillium wilt, traditional/observational

🌿 Traditional
Mint

susceptible to Verticillium wilt, traditional/observational

susceptible to Verticillium wilt, traditional/observational

🌿 Traditional
Okra

susceptible to Verticillium wilt, traditional/observational

susceptible to Verticillium wilt, traditional/observational

🌿 Traditional

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