[Schoska]

well, it isn't mine yet, but will be soon.

When I get back to the UK I will be the proud owner of a small garden. Ideally I'd like to use half for veg, and half for ..sunbathing.

But, are there any veggies I cannot grow together due to the kind of soil they need?

I was thinking of some root veg, plus salad stuff too.

 

[shewolf]

There are veggies you cannot grow together due to the fact that they release chemicals that the other doesn't like... I can't do it now but in the morning I'll try and remember to post which veggies are NOT good companions...

 

[1vegan]

What kind of soil is it ?

 

[Schoska]

Thanks Shewolf!

1Vegan, I really have no clue at all at present... All I do know is that the soil quality is apparently not that great, so I know I'm going to have to do quite a bit of work.

I'd be interested to see what will grow together first so, so I can plan what to do when I get my hands on it!

 

[shewolf]

In alphabetical order... (I'll leave out the fruit trees)

Asparagus (dislikes) - Onions, garlic

Beans (dislikes) - Onions, garlic, fennel, gladioli, sunflowers

Beans, climbing (dislikes) - beetroot, onions

Beetroot (dislikes) - Climbing Beans

Bell peppers (dislikes) - NOTHING!

Cabbage and Broccoli (dislikes) - Rue, Dill, Strawberries, Climbing Beans

Carrots (dislikes) Dill, Celery

Cauliflower (dislikes) - Strawberries

Celery (dislikes) - Carrots

Cucumbers (dislikes) - Aromatic herbs and potatoes

Eggplant (dislikes) - NOTHING!

Kohlrabi (dislikes) - Beans, Tomatoes

Leeks (dislikes) - Beans, Peas

Lettuce (dislikes) - NOTHING!

Onions (dislikes) - Beans, Peas, Asparagus, Gladioli

Parsley (dislikes) - NOTHING!

Parsnips (dislikes) - Carrots, Celery, Cabbage

Peas (dislikes) - Onion family, Beans, Gladioli

Potatoes (dislikes) - Pumpkin, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, raspberries

Pumpkin (dislikes) - Potatoes

Radish (dislikes) - Hyssop

Squash (dislikes) - Potatoes

Silverbeet (dislikes) - NOTHING

Spinach (dislikes) - NOTHING

Strawberries (dislikes) - NOTHING

Sweet Corn (dislikes) - Cabbage

Tomatoes (dislikes) - Sweet Corn, Potatoes, Rosemary

Basically the disliked plant if grown in proximity can reduce the yield of the other plant. (From the Australian Organic Gardening Handbook). There is also a list of good companion plants.

 

[shewolf]

I would recommend buying a good herb and veg book and noting what plants are good with what, and what plant needs what type of soil and sun and water...

 

[Schoska]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate this!

 

[TreeManEarthSteward]

I didn't realize so many plants hated each others guts!!!!

 

[GhostUser]

Quote:

Originally posted by VegAnaconda

I didn't realize so many plants hated each others guts!!!!

It's not just we humans!