Chick-pea Companion Plants

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Companions often recommended near Chick-pea.

• Carrots (110)

  Beans fix nitrogen that carrots utilize, carrots don't compete for space Peas improve soil nitrogen for carrots, while carrots help break up soil for pea roots

• Radishes (90)

  Help break up compacted soil and can be harvested before peas need the space Quick growing, loosens soil for bean roots, harvested before beans mature

• Corn (83)

  Provides natural support structure for climbing varieties and wind protection Beans fix nitrogen for corn's heavy feeding needs

• Lettuce (68)

  Benefits from nitrogen fixed by peas and provides living mulch to retain soil moisture Benefits from bean's nitrogen fixation and shade, efficient space usage

• Marigolds (59)

  Repel bean beetles, aphids, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects Repel aphids, thrips, and other pests while attracting beneficial insects

• Marigold (57)

  Repels Mexican bean beetles and other harmful insects Repels Mexican bean beetles and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

• Nasturtiums (54)

  Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, repel bean beetles Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while deterring squash bugs

• Nasturtium (51)

  Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, natural pest deterrent

• Summer Savory (45)

  Improves bean growth and flavor while repelling bean beetles Repels bean beetles and may improve bean flavor and growth

• Cucumber (38)

  Beans fix nitrogen that cucumbers can utilize, mutual growth enhancement Benefits from nitrogen fixed by beans and doesn't compete for nutrients

• Spinach (38)

  Grows well in the nitrogen-rich soil created by peas and has similar cool weather preferences Thrives in nitrogen-rich soil created by peas and has similar growing conditions

• Rosemary (36)

  Repels bean beetles and Mexican bean beetles with strong aromatic oils Deters Mexican bean beetles and carrot rust flies

• Mint (33)

  Deters ants and rodents that may damage pea plants and seeds Deters rodents and ants that may damage pea seeds and pods

• Squash (32)

  Part of Three Sisters planting, large leaves suppress weeds and retain soil moisture Large leaves provide ground cover and moisture retention, completes Three Sisters guild

• Chives (31)

  Natural pest deterrent that repels aphids and other insects harmful to peas Repel aphids and improve overall garden health through pest deterrence

• Summer Squash (28)

  Part of Three Sisters planting, large leaves suppress weeds and retain moisture Large leaves provide ground cover and moisture retention, classic three sisters companion

• Basil (27)

  Repels aphids and bean beetles, may enhance bean flavor Repels aphids, spider mites, and thrips that commonly attack bean plants

• Radish (24)

  Breaks up soil and deters bean root fly Quick-growing crop that loosens soil and can be harvested before beans need full space

• Catnip (22)

  Repels aphids, ants, and flea beetles that commonly attack beans Repels flea beetles and ants that can damage bean plants

• Cucumbers (11)

  Benefit from nitrogen fixed by peas and can use pea trellises after harvest Peas provide nitrogen for heavy-feeding cucumbers and can share trellises

• Carrot (6)

  Loosens soil for bean roots, beans provide nitrogen that carrots utilize Loosens soil for bean roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

• Bush beans (3)

  Both fix nitrogen and have similar growing requirements without competing Both fix nitrogen and have similar water and spacing requirements

• Beans (1)

  Both legumes improve soil nitrogen and can be succession planted

• Brassicas (1)

  Beans repel flea beetles that damage brassicas, while brassicas don't compete for nitrogen

• Cilantro (1)

  Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control pea pests

• Strawberries (1)

  Low-growing strawberries use different soil levels, benefit from nitrogen fixation by beans

• Sweet Corn (1)

  Provides natural climbing support, benefits from nitrogen fixed by bean roots

• Turnips (1)

  Benefit from nitrogen fixation and don't interfere with pea vine growth