Turnip
Companion plants for turnips
The best companion plants for turnips are broccoli, peas, peppers and basil. None of the plants we track is a clear bad neighbour. Of the 11 plants we have data on, 4 are good neighbours, 0 are bad ones and 2 are contested. 6 of these verdicts rest on field trials or research papers; the rest come from traditional companion-planting charts.
- 4 good
- 0 to avoid
- 2 contested
- 6 tested in trials or papers
Neighbours of turnips 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 turnips
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 turnips | Tested by | Garden charts |
|---|---|---|---|
 Broccoli |
No effect on pestsSame family (Brassicaceae): shares pests and diseases | Field trial1 study | Recommend |
 Pea |
Better soil and nutrient uptake | Field trial1 study | Recommend |
 Pepper |
Fewer pests | Greenhouse or pot trial1 study | Not listed |
 Basil |
Bigger combined harvest | Field trial1 study | Not listed |
What not to plant with turnips
No plant in our data is a clear bad neighbour for turnips.
Relatives that share pests and diseases
| Plant | What trials found with turnips | Tested by | Garden charts |
|---|---|---|---|
 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 |
 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 |
 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 turnips | Tested by | Garden charts |
|---|---|---|---|
 Fava bean |
Draws in pest-eating insects and better soil and nutrient uptakeMixed results on pests | Field trial4 studies | Not listed |
 Cabbage |
Lures pests awayMixed results on pestsSame family (Brassicaceae): shares pests and diseases | Field trial2 studies | Not listed |
Sources
11 sources behind the verdicts on this page.
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Same family (Brassicaceae): Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale, Brussels sprouts, Kohlrabi, Radish.
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