Which Vegetables Grow Well Together? (2024)

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Which Vegetables Grow Well Together? ›

U.S. Department of Agriculture, "in agricultural parlance, 'The Three Sisters' are crops planted together in a shared space: maize, beans, and squash….

U.S. Department of Agriculture, "in agricultural parlance, 'The Three Sisters' are crops planted together in a shared space: maize, beans, and squash….

As a general rule, put tall veggies toward the back of the bed, mid-sized ones in the middle, and smaller plants in the front or as a border. Consider adding pollinator plants to attract beneficial insects that can not only help you get a better harvest, but will also prey on garden pests.

Brassicas: Almanacs and home gardeners recommend avoiding planting brassicas (cabbage, broccoli, kale, collards, cauliflower) near peppers because they require different soil acidity levels and can deter pepper plant growth.

What plants Cannot grow next to each other? ›

Broccoli and Cauliflower: Don't plant near peppers, squash, strawberries, tomatoes. Tomatoes: Don't plant near broccoli, cauliflower, cilantro, cucumbers. Dill: Don't plant near carrots. Sunflowers need to be planted at least 12 inches away from any other plant.

The reality is that because the two have similar growth requirements, they can in fact be grown quite successfully together. Diseases common to both tomato and pepper include Verticillium wilt and bacterial spot.

Three plants creates balance

Though three can be tricky in human relationships, this number fits expertly in a landscape. The trick is in the arrangement. Three plants in a row is dull because you know what to expect. If you have enough space, group them in an equilateral triangle.

When growing different varieties of plants side by side, try to group them together by water needs. Deep-rooted vegetables like tomatoes and asparagus should be placed in the same bed, as they will thrive with less frequent (but more thorough) watering that soaks deep into the soil.

The Bottom Line

“The easiest rule to follow is to just store like produce together,” Grant-Vose says. “Berries can be stored together, brassica vegetables can be stored together, leafy greens can be together, and most root vegetables (except potatoes) can go together.”

Cucumbers and tomatoes can be planted by each other as they share similar growing habits and therefore you can grow tomatoes by cucumbers. Greg Volente from Greenhouse Today explains that: 'Cucumbers and tomatoes are two vigorous growers in a spring garden.