Sweet Potato Companion Planting Guide

12 beneficial companions • 3 plants to avoid

12
Beneficial
3
Avoid
1
Research-Backed

✅ Beneficial Companions

Legumes

Nitrogen Fixation, Traditional/Extension

Nitrogen Fixation, Traditional/Extension

📚 Extension
Aromatic Herbs

Pest Repellency, Traditional/Extension

Pest Repellency, Traditional/Extension

📚 Extension
Marigold

Pest Repellency, Traditional/Extension

Pest Repellency, Traditional/Extension

📚 Extension
Nasturtium

Pest Repellency, Traditional/Extension

Pest Repellency, Traditional/Extension

📚 Extension
Spinach

Ground Cover, Traditional/Extension

Ground Cover, Traditional/Extension

📚 Extension
Root Vegetables

Soil Improvement, Traditional/Extension

Soil Improvement, Traditional/Extension

📚 Extension
Yarrow

Attracts Beneficials, Traditional/Extension

Attracts Beneficials, Traditional/Extension

📚 Extension
Alyssum

Attracts Beneficials, Traditional/Extension

Attracts Beneficials, Traditional/Extension

📚 Extension
Chives

Pest Repellency, Field Trial

Pest Repellency, Field Trial

🔬 Field Trial
Garlic

Pest Repellency, Traditional/Extension

Pest Repellency, Traditional/Extension

📚 Extension
Onions

Pest Repellency, Traditional/Extension

Pest Repellency, Traditional/Extension

📚 Extension
Unknown

Living mulch, weed barrier, extension

Living mulch, weed barrier, extension

🌿 Traditional

❌ Plants to Avoid

Squash

Competition, Traditional/Extension

Competition, Traditional/Extension

📚 Extension
Sunflowers

Inhibits growth, Traditional/Extension

Inhibits growth, Traditional/Extension

📚 Extension
Tomatoes

Attracts similar pests, Traditional/Extension

Attracts similar pests, Traditional/Extension

📚 Extension

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