Companion Plants for Your Vegetable Garden (And Why They Matter!)

Written By Kelsey Clark

Companion planting is one of the most magical parts of gardening. It’s simple: certain plants grow better together. Others keep pests away. Some improve flavor, yield, or soil.

Here are some favorites we use both at home and at The Talking Turkey.

Why Companion Planting Works

It helps with:

  • pest control

  • pollination

  • soil health

  • space efficiency

  • better yields

Best Companion Planting Combos

1. Tomatoes + Basil

Improves flavor & repels pests. A classic.

2. Beans + Corn + Squash (The Three Sisters)

This ancient trio works beautifully:

  • corn = support

  • beans = nitrogen

  • squash = weed suppression

3. Cucumbers + Nasturtiums

Nasturtiums trap aphids and climb around happily with cukes.

4. Lettuce + Tomatoes

Tomatoes provide shade that keeps lettuce from bolting.

5. Carrots + Onions

Onions repel carrot flies. Carrots loosen the soil.

Plants That Shouldn’t Grow Together

  • Tomatoes + potatoes → disease spread

  • Cucumbers + aromatic herbs → stunted growth

  • Beans + onions or garlic → reduced yields

I highly recommend drawing up a layout for your garden before planting, it sure has saved me!

Happy Growing!

Kelsey C.

The Talking Turkey- Farm & Flowers

Kelsey Clark
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