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All suggestions are from seed, unless otherwise noted.

artichoke, from rootstock Feb-March, Sep-novbean, Fava Feb-March, Sep-novbean, bush april-Julybean, Pole May-Julybeet Feb-augbroccoli (from plant) Feb-March, June-augbrussels Sprouts april-JulyCabbage (from plant) Jan-JulyCarrot Jan-SepCauliflower Feb-april, aug-novCelery (from plant) apr-augChayote Jan-aprilChinese Cabbage Sep-octChives Feb-aprilCilantro March-June, aug-SepCollards Jan-Feb, July-SepCorn april-JulyCucumber april-Juneeggplant april-Maygarlic, from Set oct-novkale Jan-Marleek Feb-aprillettuce Feb-SepMelon april-MayMustard Jan-Mar, July-Seponion Jan-Feb, SepParsnip March-augPea Feb-March, aug-novPepper MayPotato Jan-augPumpkin May-Juneradish Feb-april, July-Seprhubarb Jan-MarchShallots nov-DecSpinach Jan-March, aug-DecSquash, Summer apr-JuneSquash, winter april-JulySunflower april-JuneSwiss chard Mar-aprtomato (from plant) May-Juneturnip Jan-april, July-Sep

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over time, gardeners have found that growing certain plants next to each other can result in higher yields and help keep pests under control. one example of companion planting is the Three Sisters, a native american planting practice that combines corn, bean, and squash. try it out yourself and experiment with some of the ideas on this list!

Guide to

Companion Vegetable Planting

Plant Does Well Near... Prefers not to be close to...

asparagus basil, tomatoes, Parsley garlic, onions

beansCorn, Squash, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumbers, eggplant, Potatoes, Strawberries

onions, kohlrabi

broccolibeets, Carrots, Celery, Cucumbers, kale, lettuce, onions, Potatoes, Spinach

beans, Strawberries

Cabbage See “broccoli” See “broccoli”

Carrotsbush beans, brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, onions, Peppers, leaf lettuce, radishes

Dill

Cornbeans, Squash, Cucumbers, Cantaloupes, Squash, Cabbage, leaf lettuce, red radishes

tomato

Cucumbersbeans, Peas, Corn, tomatoes, Cabbage, lettuce, radishes

Potatoes

eggplant beans, Peppers

lettuce Carrot, radish, Strawberry, Cucumber

onions/garlicbeets, Cabbage, Carrots, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, Parsnips, Peppers, Strawberries, tomatoes, turnips

beans, Peas, asparagus

Peasbeans, Carrots, Celery, Corn, Cucumbers, Potatoes, radishes, turnips

onions, garlic

PeppersCarrots, eggplants, onions, Parsnips, tomatoes

Potato, Irishbeans, Cabbage, Corn, Marigold, Horseradish

Cucumbers, turnips, Pumpkins, Squash, Sunflower, tomatoes

Pumpkins Corn, eggplant, radishes Potatoes

Squash Corn, Marigold Irish Potato

tomatoesCarrots, Celery, Cucumbers, Marigold, onions, Peppers

Cabbage, kohlrabi, Potatoes

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