Companion Planting for Broccoli

Companion Planting

Companion planting can greatly benefit your Broccoli garden. Use our Companion Planter tool to find the perfect plant companions.

Helps

• Beets
• Onions
• Potatoes

Helped By

• Alliums
• Beets
• Celery
• Chard
• Legumes

Avoid

• Strawberries
• Mustard
• Nightshades

Growing Tips

• Broccoli prefers cool weather and well-drained, fertile soil with plenty of organic matter.
• Plant seeds directly in the garden 2-4 weeks before the last frost date, or start indoors and transplant seedlings.
• Provide consistent moisture and avoid water stress to prevent bolting.
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Regularly check for pests like cabbage worms and aphids.
• Harvest heads when they are firm and tight, before the flowers begin to open.
• Rotate crops annually to prevent soil depletion and reduce pest buildup.

Example for Small Garden

In a small garden, you can plant Broccoli alongside its companion plants like beets and onions. Use raised beds or containers to maximize space and manage soil quality. Arrange the plants in a triangular layout to optimize light exposure and air circulation.

Example for Medium Garden

For a medium garden, create dedicated sections for Broccoli and their companion plants. Plant Broccoli in rows, with beets and onions as border plants to provide structural support and deter pests. Incorporate other beneficial plants like celery and chard to attract pollinators and enhance biodiversity.

Example for Large Garden

In a large garden, interplant Broccoli with a variety of companions to create a diverse ecosystem. Use a grid layout where Broccoli is planted alongside beets, onions, and legumes. This arrangement helps in pest management and improves overall soil health. Consider rotating crops annually to prevent soil depletion and reduce pest buildup.

Example for Long Garden

A long garden layout allows for row planting, where you can alternate rows of Broccoli with rows of its companion plants for optimal growth. Plant Broccoli in one row, followed by rows of beets, onions, and legumes. This method ensures each plant gets adequate space and resources while promoting beneficial interactions between plants.

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Plant Companions

• Amaranth
• Basil
• Beets
• Blueberries
• Broccoli
• Cilantro
• Dill
• Lemon Balm
• Lemon Tree
• Peppers
• Peppermint
• Spinach
• Squash
• Sugar Snap Peas
• Sunflowers
• Tomatoes
• Watermelon
• Yellow Squash