Melon
Companion plants for melons
The best companion plants for melons are fennel. None of the plants we track is a clear bad neighbour. Of the 5 plants we have data on, 1 is a good neighbour, 0 are bad ones and 1 is contested. 2 of these verdicts rest on field trials or research papers; the rest come from traditional companion-planting charts.
- 1 good
- 0 to avoid
- 1 contested
- 2 tested in trials or papers
Neighbours of melons at a glance
Inner rings are backed by trials or papers, outer rings by charts only. Pick a plant to see its sources.
The interactive map needs JavaScript. Every plant on it is listed below with its evidence.
Good companion plants for melons
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 melons | Tested by | Garden charts |
|---|---|---|---|
 Fennel |
Bigger combined harvest | Field trial1 study | Not listed |
What not to plant with melons
No plant in our data is a clear bad neighbour for melons.
Relatives that share pests and diseases
| Plant | What trials found with melons | Tested by | Garden charts |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cucumber |
No trial foundSame family (Cucurbitaceae): shares pests and diseases | Not tested | Not listed |
 Squash & pumpkin |
No trial foundSame family (Cucurbitaceae): shares pests and diseases | Not tested | Not listed |
 Watermelon |
No trial foundSame family (Cucurbitaceae): 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 melons | Tested by | Garden charts |
|---|---|---|---|
 Onion |
Mixed results on harvest | Field trial1 study | Not listed |
Sources
2 sources behind the verdicts on this page.
Show all 2 sources
Same family (Cucurbitaceae): Cucumber, Squash & pumpkin, Watermelon.
What grows well with your melons?
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