Companion planting
Compagnes de Squash
Associations bénéfiques et à éviter pour Squash, agrégées à partir de notes ouvertes.
Adapted from Wind River Greens Plant Variety Database (CC BY 4.0) — 60 varieties in squash. Credits
À planter ensemble
Compagnes souvent recommandées près de Squash.
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Catnip (60)
Repels cucumber beetles, ants, and aphids more effectively than DEET Strongly repels squash bugs, cucumber beetles, and other squash pests
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Corn (59)
Provides natural trellis support and shade, part of Three Sisters planting Provides natural trellis and shade, part of Three Sisters planting method
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Marigolds (57)
Deters cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and nematodes with natural compounds Repels cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and nematodes with strong scent
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Nasturtiums (57)
Acts as trap crop for squash bugs and cucumber beetles, repels aphids Act as trap crops for squash bugs and cucumber beetles while repelling aphids
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Radishes (56)
Deters squash vine borers and cucumber beetles, breaks up soil Repels squash vine borers and cucumber beetles, planted early as companion
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Beans (55)
Fixes nitrogen in soil for heavy-feeding squash, completes Three Sisters guild Fix nitrogen in soil to benefit heavy-feeding squash plants
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Oregano (37)
Repels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture Repels cucumber beetles and provides general pest deterrent properties
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Sunflowers (36)
Attracts beneficial predatory insects and provides windbreak protection Attracts pollinators essential for squash fruit set, provides beneficial habitat
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Dill (34)
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control squash pests Attracts beneficial predatory wasps that control squash vine borer moths
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Borage (4)
Attracts beneficial insects, may improve growth and flavor of squash Attracts pollinators essential for squash fruit production, may improve growth
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Bush Beans (4)
Fix nitrogen in soil and don't compete for space Fix nitrogen in soil and don't compete for space with sprawling zucchini vines
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Tansy (4)
Repels cucumber beetles and squash bugs Repels cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and ants with potent oils
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Marigold (3)
Deters cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and nematodes with natural compounds Repels squash bugs, cucumber beetles, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
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Nasturtium (3)
Acts as trap crop for squash bugs and cucumber beetles, repels aphids Acts as trap crop for squash bugs and cucumber beetles, deters aphids
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Radish (3)
Repels squash vine borers and cucumber beetles, improves soil structure Deters squash vine borers and cucumber beetles, breaks up soil
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Basil (2)
Repels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving eggplant flavor Repels aphids and whiteflies, may improve flavor
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Aromatic Herbs (1)
Oregano, thyme, and mint repel various squash pests through strong scents
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Garlic (1)
Deters aphids, squash bugs, and fungal diseases with sulfur compounds
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Hot Peppers (1)
Natural pest deterrent that repels many insects harmful to eggplant
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Lettuce (1)
Benefits from zucchini's shade, efficient use of garden space as ground cover
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Peppers (1)
Fellow nightshades with similar soil and water requirements, can deter some common pests
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Sunflower (1)
Attracts beneficial insects and provides shade, may improve squash growth
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Tomatoes (1)
Similar growing requirements and can share support structures, both nightshades with compatible needs
À éloigner
Combinaisons souvent évitées près de Squash.
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Potatoes (55)
Compete for space and nutrients, both are heavy feeders that deplete soil Competes for space and nutrients, both are heavy feeders requiring similar soil resources
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Fennel (44)
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of squash and most garden plants Inhibits growth through allelopathic compounds, stunts most vegetable plants
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Brassicas (23)
Heavy nitrogen feeders that compete with squash, can stunt growth when planted nearby Heavy feeders that compete for nutrients, may stunt squash growth
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Aromatic Herbs (Sage) (11)
Strong essential oils can inhibit squash growth and germination Strong essential oils can inhibit squash germination and early growth
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Aromatic Herbs (8)
Strong herbs like sage and rosemary can inhibit squash growth and development Strong herbs like rosemary and sage can inhibit squash growth through allelopathy
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Aromatic herbs (strong) (8)
Very strong herbs like sage can inhibit squash growth and development Strong scents from sage or rosemary may inhibit squash growth
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Melons (8)
Attract same pests like cucumber beetles and squash bugs, increasing pest pressure Compete for space and nutrients, share common pests and diseases like powdery mildew
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Pumpkins (5)
Cross-pollination risk and competition for space, nutrients, and water Cross-pollination concerns and competition for space, nutrients, and water as both are large cucurbits
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Aromatic herbs (sage, rosemary) (4)
Strong essential oils can inhibit squash growth and development Strong oils can inhibit squash germination and growth
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Potato (4)
Competes for nutrients and may increase disease pressure Competes for nutrients and space, both are heavy feeders requiring similar resources
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Aromatic herbs (mint, sage) (2)
Strong essential oils can inhibit squash growth and development Strong oils can inhibit squash growth and compete aggressively for root space
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Black Walnut (2)
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits nightshade family growth and can kill eggplant Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill squash plants
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Aromatic herbs (mint family) (1)
Strong oils can inhibit squash germination and early growth
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Aromatic Herbs (Sage/Rosemary) (1)
Strong oils can inhibit squash growth and development
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Brassicas (broccoli, cabbage) (1)
Heavy nitrogen feeders that compete directly with squash for nutrients
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Brassicas (Broccoli) (1)
Compete heavily for nutrients and may stunt squash growth due to different soil pH preferences
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Corn (1)
Competes for nutrients and can harbor corn earworms that also attack eggplant
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Cucumbers (1)
Compete for same nutrients and space, attract similar pests like cucumber beetles
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Sage (1)
Strong allelopathic properties can stunt gourd growth and development
FAQ: companion planting with Squash
What are good companion plants for Squash?
Frequently cited companions include Catnip, Corn, Marigolds, Nasturtiums, Radishes, Beans, Oregano, Sunflowers, Dill, Borage, Bush Beans, Tansy. Reasons come from open cultivar notes (pest deterrence, soil, flavour).
What should I avoid planting near Squash?
Often avoided: Potatoes, Fennel, Brassicas, Aromatic Herbs (Sage), Aromatic Herbs, Aromatic herbs (strong), Melons, Pumpkins, Aromatic herbs (sage, rosemary), Potato.
Les effets varient selon climat, sol et variété. Confirmez localement. Données adaptées de Wind River Greens (CC BY 4.0).