Unknown Companion Planting Guide
1357 beneficial companions • 630 plants to avoid
✅ Beneficial Companions
Ipomoea batatas) - living mulch (weed suppression
Ipomoea batatas) - living mulch (weed suppression
Tagetes patula) - pest repellence (nematodes
Tagetes patula) - pest repellence (nematodes
Allium cepa) - pest repellence (aphids, spider mites
Allium cepa) - pest repellence (aphids, spider mites
Attracts Beneficial Insects, Pest Repulsion, extension, field_trial
Attracts Beneficial Insects, Pest Repulsion, extension, field_trial
Pest Repulsion, Soil Improvement, extension, traditional
Pest Repulsion, Soil Improvement, extension, traditional
Pest Repulsion, Windbreak, extension, traditional
Pest Repulsion, Windbreak, extension, traditional
Weed Suppression, Shade, extension, field_trial
Weed Suppression, Shade, extension, field_trial
Pollinator Attraction, Pest Repulsion, extension, traditional
Pollinator Attraction, Pest Repulsion, extension, traditional
living mulch, no nutrient competition, traditional
living mulch, no nutrient competition, traditional
Catnip) (attracts pollinators, deters pests, traditional
Catnip) (attracts pollinators, deters pests, traditional
Pest Repellent, Pollinator Attractor, anecdotal
Pest Repellent, Pollinator Attractor, anecdotal
Pollinator Attractor, Soil Improver, traditional
Pollinator Attractor, Soil Improver, traditional
Similar Growing Conditions, extension
Similar Growing Conditions, extension
Geranium, Clematis, Ajuga) (Pollinator Attractor, Ground Cover, extension
Geranium, Clematis, Ajuga) (Pollinator Attractor, Ground Cover, extension
Similar care needs, contrasting flower shape, extension
Similar care needs, contrasting flower shape, extension
Provides year-round visual interest, extension
Provides year-round visual interest, extension
Visual appeal, attracts pollinators, extension
Visual appeal, attracts pollinators, extension
Edible hedgerow, similar growing conditions, traditional
Edible hedgerow, similar growing conditions, traditional
Edible hedgerow, similar growing conditions, traditional
Edible hedgerow, similar growing conditions, traditional
Deters aphids, attracts beneficials, Traditional, Anecdotal
Deters aphids, attracts beneficials, Traditional, Anecdotal
Attracts pollinators, Traditional, Anecdotal
Attracts pollinators, Traditional, Anecdotal
Deters pests and hosts predatory wasps, traditional
Deters pests and hosts predatory wasps, traditional
shade provision, pest management, soil moisture regulation, traditional
shade provision, pest management, soil moisture regulation, traditional
Groundcover, Fodder, Nitrogen Fixation, field_trial
Groundcover, Fodder, Nitrogen Fixation, field_trial
Growth Stimulation, Allelopathy, lab_study
Growth Stimulation, Allelopathy, lab_study
Growth Stimulation, Allelopathy, lab_study
Growth Stimulation, Allelopathy, lab_study
Growth Stimulation, Allelopathy, lab_study
Growth Stimulation, Allelopathy, lab_study
Shade provision, additional income, extension, traditional
Shade provision, additional income, extension, traditional
Nitrogen fixation, green manure, extension, traditional
Nitrogen fixation, green manure, extension, traditional
Enhanced biodiversity, shared resources, extension, traditional
Enhanced biodiversity, shared resources, extension, traditional
Shade provision, improved yield, field trial
Shade provision, improved yield, field trial
Nitrogen fixation, biomass for mulch, improved yield, field trial
Nitrogen fixation, biomass for mulch, improved yield, field trial
Shade provision, improved yield, field trial
Shade provision, improved yield, field trial
Shade provision, improved yield, field trial
Shade provision, improved yield, field trial
Shade provision, improved yield, field trial
Shade provision, improved yield, field trial
Weed Suppression, Nitrogen Fixation, field_trial
Weed Suppression, Nitrogen Fixation, field_trial
Soil Temperature Regulation, Increased Land Equivalent Ratio, field_trial
Soil Temperature Regulation, Increased Land Equivalent Ratio, field_trial
Pest Repellent, anecdotal/government research
Pest Repellent, anecdotal/government research
Improves soil quality and moisture retention, anecdotal
Improves soil quality and moisture retention, anecdotal
Maintain humidity, reduce weed competition, anecdotal
Maintain humidity, reduce weed competition, anecdotal
general) (Nitrogen fixation, mulch, Traditional
general) (Nitrogen fixation, mulch, Traditional
cassava, pumpkin, tomato, kale, okra) (Intercropping, Anecdotal
cassava, pumpkin, tomato, kale, okra) (Intercropping, Anecdotal
Soil salinity reduction, rhizosphere microbiome modification, field_trial
Soil salinity reduction, rhizosphere microbiome modification, field_trial
Deters pests and retains moisture, anecdotal
Deters pests and retains moisture, anecdotal
Nitrogen Fixation, Resource Partitioning, field_trial
Nitrogen Fixation, Resource Partitioning, field_trial
Nitrogen fixation, improved resource use, field_trial
Nitrogen fixation, improved resource use, field_trial
Attracts beneficial insects, provides shade, extension
Attracts beneficial insects, provides shade, extension
Modifies microclimate by reducing soil temperature and water evaporation, field_trial
Modifies microclimate by reducing soil temperature and water evaporation, field_trial
Improved soil health and microbial activity, pest and disease suppression, field_trial
Improved soil health and microbial activity, pest and disease suppression, field_trial
Resistant to deer, pests, and diseases, anecdotal
Resistant to deer, pests, and diseases, anecdotal
Host plant for Monarch caterpillars, traditional
Host plant for Monarch caterpillars, traditional
Attracts butterflies, deer-resistant, anecdotal
Attracts butterflies, deer-resistant, anecdotal
pollinator attraction, traditional
pollinator attraction, traditional
nitrogen-fixing, protection, traditional
nitrogen-fixing, protection, traditional
dynamic accumulation, mulch, beneficial insect attractor, weed suppressant, traditional
dynamic accumulation, mulch, beneficial insect attractor, weed suppressant, traditional
beneficial insect attractors, traditional
beneficial insect attractors, traditional
Attracts beneficial insects/nitrogen fixation, Traditional/Permaculture
Attracts beneficial insects/nitrogen fixation, Traditional/Permaculture
Avena sativa) (Fast groundcover, weed suppression, soil stabilization, mulch, review
Avena sativa) (Fast groundcover, weed suppression, soil stabilization, mulch, review
Hordeum vulgare) (Early cover, weed suppression, structural support for legumes, review
Hordeum vulgare) (Early cover, weed suppression, structural support for legumes, review
Lolium multiflorum) (Erosion control, weed suppression, soil stabilization, review
Lolium multiflorum) (Erosion control, weed suppression, soil stabilization, review
Secale cereale) (Weed suppression (allelopathy), erosion control, nitrogen scavenging, review
Secale cereale) (Weed suppression (allelopathy), erosion control, nitrogen scavenging, review
× Triticosecale Wittmack) (Quick cover, weed suppression, structural support, review
× Triticosecale Wittmack) (Quick cover, weed suppression, structural support, review
Pisum sativum) (Nitrogen fixation, structural support, review
Pisum sativum) (Nitrogen fixation, structural support, review
Trifolium alexandrinum) (Nitrogen fixation, groundcover, weed suppression, review
Trifolium alexandrinum) (Nitrogen fixation, groundcover, weed suppression, review
Trifolium incarnatum) (Nitrogen fixation, groundcover, weed suppression, review
Trifolium incarnatum) (Nitrogen fixation, groundcover, weed suppression, review
attracts hoverflies for aphid control, traditional
attracts hoverflies for aphid control, traditional
structural support, extension, traditional
structural support, extension, traditional
rapid growth & color combination, horticultural
rapid growth & color combination, horticultural
Carrot, Cabbage Family, Beets, Lettuce, Summer Savoury, Traditional
Carrot, Cabbage Family, Beets, Lettuce, Summer Savoury, Traditional
Radish, Turnip, Carrots, Corn, Cucumber, Beans, Traditional
Radish, Turnip, Carrots, Corn, Cucumber, Beans, Traditional
Nasturtium, English Pea, Cucumber, Lettuce, Traditional
Nasturtium, English Pea, Cucumber, Lettuce, Traditional
flat-topped flowers for bees and butterflies, field_trial
flat-topped flowers for bees and butterflies, field_trial
ideal for hoverflies and small pollinators, field_trial
ideal for hoverflies and small pollinators, field_trial
tubular flowers for long-tongued bees, field_trial
tubular flowers for long-tongued bees, field_trial
tubular flowers for bees and hummingbirds, field_trial
tubular flowers for bees and hummingbirds, field_trial
simple flower forms accessible to pollinators, field_trial
simple flower forms accessible to pollinators, field_trial
increased pollinator visits, meta_analysis
increased pollinator visits, meta_analysis
Repellent volatiles, allelopathy, meta_analysis
Repellent volatiles, allelopathy, meta_analysis
Decomposition, Root Exudation, Mycorrhizal Networks, field_trial
Decomposition, Root Exudation, Mycorrhizal Networks, field_trial
Enrichment of nitrogen-fixing bacteria, field_trial
Enrichment of nitrogen-fixing bacteria, field_trial
Increased productivity and disease resistance, field_trial
Increased productivity and disease resistance, field_trial
Rye, Clover, Vetch, Radish, Oats) (provide living root system, protect soil, increase organic matter
Rye, Clover, Vetch, Radish, Oats) (provide living root system, protect soil, increase organic matter, improve soil structure, field trial
❌ Plants to Avoid
Allelochemical transfer, lab_study
Allelochemical transfer, lab_study
Brassica juncea) (allelopathic effects, review
Brassica juncea) (allelopathic effects, review
Competition for water and nutrients, extension
Competition for water and nutrients, extension
Host for shared pests and diseases, inferred from scientific publication
Host for shared pests and diseases, inferred from scientific publication
Vigorous Competitors) (Resource competition, General agricultural principle
Vigorous Competitors) (Resource competition, General agricultural principle
Traps humidity, reduces airflow, extension
Traps humidity, reduces airflow, extension
Lablab purpureus) (Competition for light, Field Trial
Lablab purpureus) (Competition for light, Field Trial
Inhibition of seed germination and root elongation, lab_study
Inhibition of seed germination and root elongation, lab_study
Inhibition of seed germination and root elongation, lab_study
Inhibition of seed germination and root elongation, lab_study
Aggressive growth, competes for space, extension
Aggressive growth, competes for space, extension
Aggressive growth, competes for space, extension
Aggressive growth, competes for space, extension
Aggressive growth, competes for space, extension
Aggressive growth, competes for space, extension
Prefers wetter soil than elderberry, extension
Prefers wetter soil than elderberry, extension
Prefers wetter soil than elderberry, extension
Prefers wetter soil than elderberry, extension
Prefers wetter soil than elderberry, extension
Prefers wetter soil than elderberry, extension
Competition for resources, disruption of ecosystem balance, extension
Competition for resources, disruption of ecosystem balance, extension
Alternative host for the cocoa mirid pest, field study
Alternative host for the cocoa mirid pest, field study
increases nematode populations, extension, traditional
increases nematode populations, extension, traditional
increases nematode populations, extension, traditional
increases nematode populations, extension, traditional
inhibit germination and root growth, lab_study
inhibit germination and root growth, lab_study
inhibit germination and seedling growth, lab_study
inhibit germination and seedling growth, lab_study
inhibits germination and growth, lab_study
inhibits germination and growth, lab_study
unmanaged) (Compete for water and nutrients, Field Trial
unmanaged) (Compete for water and nutrients, Field Trial
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