Companion Planting Chart
for Vegetable, Herb, Fruit and Flower Gardening
This companion planting chart is compiled from a combination of personal experience, recommendations from you, folklore, and science. Use this companion planting chart as a general guideline for planting vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers together, but do your own study also! (share your experiences with us!)
There are many types of and reasons for companion planting. Become a better gardener by learning more about them. Review: why companion planting.
Note: You may find, as we have, that there are sometimes variances in performance of "good" vs. "bad" plant combinations based on growing conditions.
COMPANION PLANTING CHART (HERBS)
Plant Type |
Compatible For Companion Planting |
Incompatible |
| Anise | Coriander | |
| Basil | Tomatoes | |
| Bee Balm | Tomatoes, Peppers | |
| Borage | Tomato, Squash, Strawberries | |
| Caraway | Peas | Fennel |
| Catnip | Turnips, Eggplants, Peppers | |
| Chives | Tomatoes, Carrots, Grapes, Roses | Peas, Beans |
| Cilantro / Coriander | Beans, Spinach, Peas | Fennel |
| Dill | Onions, Lettuce, Cucumbers | Carrots, Cabbage, Tomatoes |
| Fennel | plant by itself if possible. | Cilantro |
| Garlic | Roses, Cabbage, Raspberries, Tomatoes, Eggplant | Peas, Beans |
| Horseradish | Potatoes | |
| Lemon Balm | Cabbage, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Turnips, Rutabagas | |
| Mint | Cabbage, Tomatoes | |
Tomato, Corn, Asparagus |
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| Rosemary | Beans, Cabbage, Carrots, Sage | |
| Sage | Rosemary, Cabbage, Carrots | Cucumbers |
| Savory | Beans, Cabbage, Onions | |
| Thyme | Cabbage, Eggplants, Potatoes, Tomatoes |
COMPANION PLANTING CHART (FLOWERS)
Plant Type |
Compatible For Companion Planting |
Incompatible |
| Marigold | Potatoes, Peppers, Eggplants | Cabbage, Beans, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Rutabaga, Turnips |
| Nasturtiums | beans, peppers, cabbage, cucumbers, squash, pumpkins |
COMPANION PLANTING CHART (FRUIT)
Plant Type |
Compatible For Companion Planting |
Incompatible |
| Blackberries | Dill, Carrots | |
| Grapes | Blackberries, Beans, Peas | Radish, Cabbage |
| Melon (Honeydew, Cantaloupe, Watermelon) | Sunflower, Radishes, Beets, Corn | Potatoes |
| Strawberries | Borage, Peach Trees | Possibly Cabbage |
COMPANION PLANTING CHART (VEGETABLES)
Plant Type |
Compatible For Companion Planting |
Incompatible |
Tomato, Parsley, Basil, Lettuce |
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Beans, Bush |
Potato, Celery, Cucumbers, Corn, Strawberry, Summer Savory, Carrots |
Onions, Fennel |
Beans, Pole |
Corn, Summer Savory, Radish, Tomato |
Onion, Beets, Kohlrabi, Garlic, Chives |
Bush beans, Lettuce, Onions, Kohlrabi, Cabbage, Mint |
Pole beans, Mustard |
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| Broccoli | Marigold, Sage, Beets, Nasturtium, Lettuce | Tomato |
| Brussels Sprouts | Aromatic Herbs, Carrot, Dill | Tomato |
Celery, Onions, Potatoes, Aromatic Herbs, Beets, Chamomile, Spinach, Chard |
Strawberries, Tomatoes, Pole beans, Dill |
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| Cabbage, Chinese | Celery, Onions, Potatoes | |
Lettuce, Radish, Onions, Tomatoes, Peas, Rosemary, Sage, Leeks |
Dill, Anise |
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| Cauliflower | Sage, Thyme, Mint | Grapes |
| Celeriac | Leeks, Tomato, Beans, Cabbage | |
Onions, Tomato, Cabbage, Bush Beans, Nasturtium, Leeks |
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| Chard | Potatoes | |
| Chervil | Radishes | |
Pumpkins, Sunflower, Peas, Beans, Cucumbers, Potatoes, Squash |
Tomatoes |
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Corn, Peas, Radishes, Beans, Sunflowers, Cabbage |
Aromatic herbs, Potatoes, Sage |
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Beans, Marigold, Lettuce |
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| Garlic | Roses, Cabbage, Raspberries, Tomatoes, Eggplant | Peas, Beans |
| Kohlrabi | Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower | Tomatoes, Beans, Strawberries |
| Leeks | Carrots, Onions, Celery | Peas, Beans |
Onions, Strawberries, Beans, Carrots, Radishes, Peas, Cucumbers, Cabbage, Broccoli. Tomatoes |
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| Okra | Marigolds, Eggplant, Peppers | |
Onions (& family including, garlic, leeks, shallots, chives) |
Lettuce, Beets, Carrots, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Cabbage, Summer Savory |
Peas, Beans, Sage |
| Parsnip | Peas, Beans | |
Carrots, Cucumbers, Corn, Turnips, Radishes, Beans, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Aromatic Herbs |
Onions, Garlic, Leeks, Shallots, Gladiolus |
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| Peppers | Tomato, Basil, Parsley, Petunias, Carrots, Onions, Okra, Marigolds, Cilantro, Catnip, Tansy, Nasturtium | Fennel, Kohlrabi, Beans |
Beans, Corn, Cabbage Family, Marigolds, Horseradish, Lettuce, Radishes, Scallions |
Pumpkin, Squash, Tomato, Cucumber, Sunflower, Chard, Raspberries |
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Corn, Marigold, Beans, Sunflowers |
Potato, Raspberries |
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Beets, Carrots, Spinach, Parsnips, Cucumbers, Beans, Lettuce, Peas, Kohlrabi, Nasturtium |
Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Kohlrabi, Turnips, Hyssop, Grapes |
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| Rutabaga | Mint, Sage, Thyme, Marigolds, Nasturtium | Grapes, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Pole beans, Dill |
| Spinach | Celery, Eggplants, Cabbage, Peas, Onions, Brussels Sprouts, Peppers | |
Radishes, Cucumbers, Corn, Nasturtium, Mint, Aromatic Herbs |
Potatoes, possibly Tomatoes |
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Carrots, Onions, Nasturtium, Asparagus, Cucumber, Aromatic Herbs (Parsley, Dill, Lovage, etc.), Spinach, Basil |
Cabbage, Cauliflower, Fennel, Potatoes, Black Walnut, possibly Squash |
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Peas, Brussels Sprouts |
Potatoes |
See also, instructions for growing:
- Vegetables
- Herbs
- Fruits
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Note: the advice and information contained herein is based upon our experience and study. As with any advice, please apply at your own discretion.

