Which plants grow well together? 260 pairs checked
Every pair of crops we have evidence on, sorted by what the evidence says. Each page gives a plain answer first, then the trials, papers and chart entries behind it.
Good neighbours 110
Trials or research papers found these pairs do well together.
- Tomatoes and cucumbers
- Basil and tomatoes
- Onions and tomatoes
- Broccoli and cauliflower
- Eggplant and tomatoes
- Onions and cucumbers
- Cabbage and broccoli
- Okra and tomatoes
- Lettuce and spinach
- Tomatoes and squash
- Basil and beans
- Basil and cabbage
- Basil and corn
- Basil and eggplant
- Basil and okra
- Basil and peppers
- Basil and turnips
- Beans and cauliflower
- Beans and cilantro
- Beans and cucumbers
- Beans and dill
- Beans and eggplant
- Beans and lettuce
- Beans and okra
- Beans and squash
- Beans and tomatoes
- Beets and cabbage
- Beets and cilantro
- Beets and lettuce
- Broccoli and fava beans
- Broccoli and potatoes
- Broccoli and turnips
- Brussels sprouts and sage
- Brussels sprouts and thyme
- Cabbage and celery
- Cabbage and cilantro
- Cabbage and dill
- Cabbage and eggplant
- Cabbage and fava beans
- Cabbage and mint
- Cabbage and okra
- Cabbage and parsley
- Cabbage and peas
- Cabbage and sage
- Cabbage and spinach
- Cabbage and thyme
- Cabbage and tomatoes
- Carrots and cabbage
- Carrots and corn
- Carrots and fava beans
- Carrots and lettuce
- Carrots and parsley
- Carrots and peppers
- Cauliflower and okra
- Cauliflower and onions
- Celery and cucumbers
- Celery and leeks
- Celery and peppers
- Chives and peppers
- Chives and tomatoes
- Cilantro and corn
- Cilantro and eggplant
- Cilantro and peppers
- Cilantro and tomatoes
- Corn and beans
- Corn and garlic
- Corn and peas
- Corn and peppers
- Corn and radishes
- Corn and spinach
- Corn and squash
- Corn and sweet potatoes
- Cucumbers and corn
- Cucumbers and garlic
- Cucumbers and spinach
- Dill and cilantro
- Dill and onions
- Dill and peppers
- Eggplant and garlic
- Eggplant and lettuce
- Eggplant and mint
- Fava beans and lettuce
- Fava beans and potatoes
- Fava beans and radishes
- Fennel and melons
- Fennel and peppers
- Garlic and beans
- Garlic and peas
- Leeks and cabbage
- Leeks and tomatoes
- Lettuce and cucumbers
- Lettuce and mint
- Lettuce and okra
- Lettuce and peas
- Lettuce and squash
- Mint and tomatoes
- Okra and squash
- Onions and beets
- Onions and cabbage
- Onions and peppers
- Peas and turnips
- Peppers and rosemary
- Peppers and turnips
- Potatoes and watermelon
- Radishes and beans
- Radishes and peppers
- Sweet potatoes and tomatoes
- Swiss chard and lettuce
- Swiss chard and spinach
- Watermelon and radishes
Myth busted 6
Garden charts say one thing; the trials and papers we found say another.
It's complicated 39
The sources disagree, so the answer depends on what you grow for.
- Carrots and onions
- Onions and potatoes
- Peppers and cucumbers
- Carrots and tomatoes
- Lettuce and radishes
- Cabbage and radishes
- Basil and Brussels sprouts
- Beans and peppers
- Beans and potatoes
- Beets and beans
- Broccoli and beans
- Broccoli and lettuce
- Broccoli and peppers
- Cabbage and beans
- Cabbage and corn
- Cabbage and peppers
- Cabbage and turnips
- Cauliflower and lettuce
- Corn and fava beans
- Corn and leeks
- Corn and watermelon
- Fava beans and garlic
- Fava beans and onions
- Fava beans and peas
- Fava beans and turnips
- Garlic and peppers
- Lettuce and peppers
- Lettuce and tomatoes
- Okra and peppers
- Okra and watermelon
- Onions and melons
- Parsley and peppers
- Peas and cucumbers
- Peas and potatoes
- Peas and radishes
- Peas and tomatoes
- Peppers and watermelon
- Potatoes and corn
- Tomatoes and corn
No effect found 7
Studies found no clear difference either way.
Bad neighbours 1
The evidence says these pairs are better kept apart.
Same family, careful 8
Close relatives that share pests and diseases.
Untested folklore 89
Only garden charts talk about these pairs. Nobody has tested them, as far as we could find.
- Tomatoes and peppers
- Dill and tomatoes
- Garlic and tomatoes
- Eggplant and peppers
- Rosemary and thyme
- Radishes and cucumbers
- Onions and leeks
- Carrots and parsnips
- Tomatoes and asparagus
- Asparagus and basil
- Asparagus and cilantro
- Asparagus and dill
- Asparagus and garlic
- Asparagus and parsley
- Basil and thyme
- Beans and celery
- Beans and chives
- Beans and kohlrabi
- Beans and rosemary
- Beans and sage
- Beets and broccoli
- Beets and cucumbers
- Beets and garlic
- Beets and kohlrabi
- Broccoli and chives
- Broccoli and dill
- Broccoli and tomatoes
- Brussels sprouts and peppers
- Cabbage and cauliflower
- Cabbage and chives
- Cabbage and rosemary
- Carrots and beans
- Carrots and cucumbers
- Carrots and dill
- Carrots and leeks
- Carrots and potatoes
- Carrots and rosemary
- Carrots and sage
- Cauliflower and celery
- Cauliflower and peas
- Cauliflower and spinach
- Celery and corn
- Celery and garlic
- Celery and lettuce
- Celery and tomatoes
- Chives and carrots
- Chives and peas
- Cilantro and lettuce
- Cilantro and peas
- Cilantro and spinach
- Corn and dill
- Corn and parsley
- Cucumbers and kohlrabi
- Cucumbers and potatoes
- Dill and cucumbers
- Dill and lettuce
- Eggplant and radishes
- Eggplant and thyme
- Garlic and lettuce
- Garlic and potatoes
- Kale and peppers
- Kohlrabi and lettuce
- Kohlrabi and onions
- Lettuce and parsley
- Lettuce and thyme
- Mint and peas
- Okra and sweet potatoes
- Onions and asparagus
- Onions and broccoli
- Onions and lettuce
- Onions and peas
- Oregano and basil
- Oregano and peppers
- Oregano and squash
- Oregano and tomatoes
- Parsley and tomatoes
- Peas and spinach
- Potatoes and asparagus
- Potatoes and thyme
- Radishes and carrots
- Radishes and squash
- Rosemary and sage
- Rosemary and tomatoes
- Sage and oregano
- Spinach and beans
- Squash and potatoes
- Swiss chard and leeks
- Thyme and tomatoes
- Tomatoes and sage