Vegetables not to partner in the garden

Strength in number... or not!

Vegetable companionship technique consists in cultivating some vegetables in the same place at the same time benefit from it. But be careful, if some vegetables naturally protect each other, others don’t like each other if not even wear each other out and weaken each other! A single solution: keep them away from each other.

 

7 associations to avoid

1.        Alliaceous (garlic, onion, leeks...) do not get along with legumes (peas, beans, fava, lentils...).

2.        Cucumbers do not like to be close to tomatoes (better unite them after harvest in the plate for a delicious Greek salad or a Tuscany panzanellawith dry bread!).

3.        Lettuces and other salads do better when they are far from parsley (better plant them close to dill or radish).

4.        Carrots do not get along with beetroots and mint (however, they love leeks, onions, chives or coriander).

5.        Potatoes, aubergines and tomatoes being sensitive to the Colorado beetle, voracious insects dreaded by gardeners, better not grow them together. To ward off these insects, better plant garlic and castor, known to be repellents and practice culture rotation to favour garden biodiversity to attract the beetle’s natural predator.

6.        Even though they are from the same family – the cucurbits –, melon, squash and cucumber do not handle family reunions well. Move them away from each other to avoid variety cross-breeding… 

7.        For pretty little radishes, better keep cabbage away but invite beans, peas and beetroots to come grow close by).

8.        Spinach and chard are in competition without a doubt to get the most flavourful green leaf medal in the garden.

 

This list is not exhaustive, always ask for tips before making your vegetable garden plan!