Guide to Companion Vegetable Planting - Berkeley, California

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East Bay
Planting Times
All suggestions are from seed, unless otherwise noted.
Artichoke, from Rootstock Feb-March, Sep-Nov
east bay planting times
Bean, Fava Feb-March, Sep-Nov
Bean, Bush April-July
Bean, Pole May-July
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Beet Feb-Aug
Broccoli (from plant) Feb-March, June-Aug
Brussels Sprouts April-July
Cabbage (from plant) Jan-July
Carrot Jan-Sep
Cauliflower Feb-April, Aug-Nov
Celery (from plant) Apr-Aug
Chayote Jan-April
Chinese Cabbage Sep-Oct
Chives Feb-April
Cilantro March-June, Aug-Sep
Collards Jan-Feb, July-Sep
Corn April-July
Cucumber April-June
Eggplant April-May
Garlic, from Set Oct-Nov
Kale Jan-Mar
Leek Feb-April
Lettuce Feb-Sep
Melon April-May
Mustard Jan-Mar, July-Sep
Onion Jan-Feb, Sep
Parsnip March-Aug
Pea Feb-March, Aug-Nov
Pepper May
Potato Jan-Aug
Pumpkin May-June
Radish Feb-April, July-Sep
Rhubarb Jan-March
Shallots Nov-Dec
Spinach Jan-March, Aug-Dec
Squash, Summer Apr-June
Squash, Winter April-July
Sunflower April-June
Swiss chard Mar-Apr
Tomato (from plant) May-June
Turnip Jan-April, July-Sep

2. 2530 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 | 510.548.2220 x 233
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Guide to
Companion Vegetable Planting
Over time, gardeners have found that growing certain plants next to each other can
result in higher yields and help keep pests under control. One example of companion
planting is the Three Sisters, a Native American planting practice that combines corn,
bean, and squash. Try it out yourself and experiment with some of the ideas on this list!
companion planting
Prefers not to be
Plant Does Well Near...
close to...
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Asparagus Basil, Tomatoes, Parsley Garlic, Onions
Corn, Squash, Carrots, Cauliflower,
Onions, Kohlrabi
Beans Celery, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Potatoes,
Strawberries
Beets, Carrots, Celery, Cucumbers, Kale, Beans, Strawberries
Broccoli
Lettuce, Onions, Potatoes, Spinach
Cabbage See “Broccoli” See “Broccoli”
Bush Beans, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage,
Carrots Dill
Onions, Peppers, Leaf Lettuce, Radishes
Beans, Squash, Cucumbers, Cantaloupes,
Corn Squash, Cabbage, Leaf Lettuce, Red Tomato
Radishes
Beans, Peas, Corn, Tomatoes, Cabbage,
Cucumbers Potatoes
Lettuce, Radishes
Eggplant Beans, Peppers
Lettuce Carrot, Radish, Strawberry, Cucumber
Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Kohlrabi,
Beans, Peas,
Onions/Garlic Leeks, Lettuce, Parsnips, Peppers,
Asparagus
Strawberries, Tomatoes, Turnips
Beans, Carrots, Celery, Corn,
Peas Onions, Garlic
Cucumbers, Potatoes, Radishes, Turnips
Carrots, Eggplants, Onions, Parsnips,
Peppers Tomatoes
Cucumbers, Turnips,
Beans, Cabbage, Corn, Marigold,
Potato, Irish Pumpkins, Squash,
Horseradish
Sunflower, Tomatoes
Pumpkins Corn, Eggplant, Radishes Potatoes
Squash Corn, Marigold Irish Potato
Carrots, Celery, Cucumbers, Marigold, Cabbage, Kohlrabi,
Tomatoes
Onions, Peppers Potatoes