| Vegetables | Companions | Allies | Enemies | When to Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beans | Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Chard, Corn, Cucumber, Radish, Eggplant, Peas, Potato, Sunflowers, Nasturtiums | Marigolds, Nasturtiums, Rosemary (repels bean beetle) | Basil, Chives, Onions, Fennel, Garlic, Leeks, Kohlrabi | Snap: Start about 2 weeks after bloom and before seeds mature Dried: When pods are dried and crack open easily |
| Cabbage Family -Broccoli, Kale, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage |
Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery, Cucumber, Dill, Lettuce, Mint, Nasturtiums, Onion Family, Potato, Rosemary, Sage, Spinach, Tomato | For growth and flowers: Garlic, Mint, Dill Repels cabbage moth: Mint, Sage, Rosemary |
Bush and Pole Beans, Strawberries, Grapes | Broccoli: When flower heads are tight and green Brussel Sprouts: When sprouts reach 1 inch wide Cabbage: When heads are compact and firm |
| Cauliflower | Marigolds and all strong herbs | Mint repels beetles and aphids Herbs repel ants |
While heads are still white but the florets are not splitting apart | |
| Cucumber | Bush Beans, Dill, Onions, Cabbage family, Lettuce, Eggplant, Radish, Corn, Tomato, Sunflower, Peas, Nasturtium | Oregano, Nasturtiums improve growth and flavor |
Potato, Sage hurts cucumbers | Slicing: When they reach 6 inches long Pickling: When they are at least 2 inches long |
| Peppers (sweet) | Carrots, Eggplant, Peas, Tomato, Parsnip, Peas, Potato, Marjoram, Oregano | Basil, Onion | Fennel, Kohlrabi | When fruits reach desired size and color |
| Peppers (hot) | Chili peppers exude substance that prevents root rot. Tomato, Sweet Peppers, Eggplant, Okra, Swiss Chard | Tomato, Okra, Green Peppers, Swiss Chard | Fennel, Kohlrabi | When fruits reach desired size and color |
| Squash | Celeriac, Celery, Dill, Nasturtiums, Corn, Beans, Melons, Pumpkins, Onions, Radish, Cucumbers, Mint | Borage repels worms, improves growth and flavor. Marigold, Nasturtiums | Potato | Summer: When 6 to 8 inches long Winter: When shell hardens and the surface becomes dull |
| Tomato | Asparagus, Basil, Bee Balm, Bush Beans, Cabbage Family, Garlic, Head Lettuce, Marigold, Nasturtiums, Onion, Carrot, Celery, Mint, Cucumber, Parsley, Pepper | Basil, Marigold, Nasturtiums | Cabbage, Dill, Cauliflower, Kohlrabi, Fennel, Pole Beans, Corn, Potato | When uniformly colored |