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copyright \u00a9 2009 Plangarden
OBJECTIVE:This guide surveys four companion planting guides to reveal the
relative degrees of agreement among four selected gardening book authors
(see references).However, regardless of consensus, companion
planting recommendations are not always effective due many
influences on a vegetable garden. Record your own observations to
determine the best companions in your garden!
LEGEND
GOOD companion

GOOD companion;
some references do
not comment if good

BAD companion

BAD companion; some references do not comment if bad

CONFLICTING info;
some references say
GOOD; others say
BAD

REFERENCES
\u2022Carr, Anna 1985.Good Neighbors: Companion
Planting for Gardeners, Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press.
\u2022Riotte, Louise 1975.Carrots Love Tomatoes, Pownal,
VT: Storey Publishing.
\u2022Little, Brenda 2008.Secrets of Companion Planting,
Sandy, UT: Silverleaf Press
\u2022Smith, Edward C. 2000.The Vegetable Gardener\u2019s
BIBLE, North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing
HOW TO READ THE
TABLES
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COMMON PLANT FAMILIES
Brassica/Cabbage \u2013 cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, bok choi, kohlrabi, turnips, brussels
sprouts, kale, radish
Legume \u2013 \u201cgrain legumes\u201d, e.g. beans, peas, soy beans, peanuts; and \u201cforage legumes\u201d,

e.g. alfalfa, clover and vetch
Lettuce (genus Lactuca sativa) \u2013 variety of garden lettuces
Onion/allium \u2013 Onions, garlic, chives, leeks
Nightshade (Solanaceae) \u2013 potato, tomato, petunia, eggplant, bell and chili peppers

(Capsicum genus), tobacco, bella donna
Parsley (Apiaceae) \u2013 celery, carrots, parsnips, parsley, dill, coriander/cilantro
Spinach (Amaranthaceae) \u2013 spinach, Swiss chard, beets
Squash (Curcurbitaceae) \u2013 zucchini (summer squashes), pumpkin, butternut ( winter

squashes), cucumber, melon varieties
Mint (Lamiaceae) \u2013 mint, basil, rosemary, sage, oregano, thyme, lavender, marjoram
and other herbs
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