Kale
Companion plants for kale
No plant in our data is a clear good neighbour for kale yet. Peppers are best kept away. Of the 8 plants we have data on, 0 are good neighbours, 1 is a bad one and 0 are contested. 0 of these verdicts rest on field trials or research papers; the rest come from traditional companion-planting charts.
- 0 good
- 1 to avoid
- 0 contested
- 0 tested in trials or papers
Neighbours of kale 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 kale
Biggest harvest gain first, then the plants tested without a yield count. Each row links to the full evidence for the pair.
No plant has a positive verdict with kale yet.
What not to plant with kale
| Plant | What trials found with kale | Tested by | Garden charts |
|---|---|---|---|
 Pepper |
No trial found | Not tested | Advise against |
Relatives that share pests and diseases
| Plant | What trials found with kale | 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 |
 Brussels sprouts |
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 |
Sources
1 source behind the verdicts on this page. 1 chart entry cite no source and are marked as tradition only.
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Same family (Brassicaceae): Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, Kohlrabi, Turnip, Radish.
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