Brussels sprouts
Companion plants for Brussels sprouts
The best companion plants for Brussels sprouts are thyme and sage. Peppers are best kept away. Of the 12 plants we have data on, 2 are good neighbours, 1 is a bad one and 1 is contested. 4 of these verdicts rest on field trials or research papers; the rest come from traditional companion-planting charts.
- 2 good
- 1 to avoid
- 1 contested
- 4 tested in trials or papers
Neighbours of Brussels sprouts at a glance
Inner rings are backed by trials or papers, outer rings by charts only. Pick a plant to see its sources.
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Good companion plants for Brussels sprouts
Biggest harvest gain first, then the plants tested without a yield count. Each row links to the full evidence for the pair.
| Plant | What trials found with Brussels sprouts | Tested by | Garden charts |
|---|---|---|---|
 Thyme |
Fewer pests | Greenhouse or pot trial2 studies | Recommend |
 Sage |
Fewer pests | Greenhouse or pot trial2 studies | Recommend |
What not to plant with Brussels sprouts
| Plant | What trials found with Brussels sprouts | Tested by | Garden charts |
|---|---|---|---|
 Pepper |
No trial found | Not tested | Advise against |
Relatives that share pests and diseases
| Plant | What trials found with Brussels sprouts | Tested by | Garden charts |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cabbage |
No trial foundSame family (Brassicaceae): shares pests and diseases | Not tested | Not listed |
 Broccoli |
No trial foundSame family (Brassicaceae): shares pests and diseases | Not tested | Not listed |
 Cauliflower |
No trial foundSame family (Brassicaceae): shares pests and diseases | Not tested | Not listed |
 Kale |
No trial foundSame family (Brassicaceae): shares pests and diseases | Not tested | Not listed |
 Kohlrabi |
No trial foundSame family (Brassicaceae): shares pests and diseases | Not tested | Not listed |
 Turnip |
No trial foundSame family (Brassicaceae): shares pests and diseases | Not tested | Not listed |
 Radish |
No trial foundSame family (Brassicaceae): shares pests and diseases | Not tested | Not listed |
Contested pairings
The sources disagree, or the charts say one thing and the trials another. Open a pair before you plant it.
| Plant | What trials found with Brussels sprouts | Tested by | Garden charts |
|---|---|---|---|
 Basil |
Mixed results on harvest | Field trial1 study | Not listed |
No measurable effect
| Plant | What trials found with Brussels sprouts | Tested by | Garden charts |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tomato |
No effect on harvest | Field trial1 study | Not listed |
Sources
5 sources behind the verdicts on this page. 1 chart entry cite no source and are marked as tradition only.
Show all 5 sources
Same family (Brassicaceae): Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale, Kohlrabi, Turnip, Radish.
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