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One would think that all plants should just get along, but sadly, that is not the case. There is a long list of plants that do well together and should be planted next to each other – this is called companion planting. There is an equally long list of plants that don’t play well together in the garden. Some people have had success stories with growing these plants together, but more often than not, they do not. Don’t even think of growing these plants together!
Companion Gardening: What Not to Plant Together
The Bean Family
Beans are finicky little veggies. A good rule of thumb is, if a plant is known to repel insects, it will not do well near beans. This is true for marigolds, fennel, onions, garlic, shallots, and chives. There have been many pepper plants that have developed deformed fruit when planted near beans. Beans and beets also shouldn’t be planted next to each other. In your garden, try to keep any of the bean family, including bush, pole, and other kinds of beans, at least three feet away from those plants that are not their biggest fans.
Potatoes
Potatoes are super fun to grow whether you grow them in just four square feet of space or if they have an entire row in your garden. But before you plant them, you should know a few of their arch nemeses. They don’t do well when in the vicinity of cucumbers, tomatoes, squash, melons, turnips, apples, cherries, raspberries, walnuts or birch trees. Be careful planting them next to sunflowers as it can stunt their growth as well.
Strawberries
You would think that these delicious little red berries like to grow next to everyone in the garden. You would be wrong. They don’t like to be planted anywhere near plants in the cabbage family. This includes cauliflower, broccoli, brussel sprouts, or cabbage.
Other Plants That Don’t Do Well Together
- Corn and Tomatoes
- Peas and Onions or Garlic
- Dill and Carrots
- Cilantro and Tomatoes
- Asparagus and Onions or Garlic
- Celery and Parsnips
- Melons and Cucumbers
- Basil and Rue
- Cucumbers and Lavender, Rosemary, or Thyme
