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Companion planting

Cowpea 伴生植物

汇总开放品种笔记中的有益与忌避伴生(驱虫、土壤与风味)。

Adapted from Wind River Greens Plant Variety Database (CC BY 4.0) — 84 varieties in bean. Credits

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宜同种

常推荐与 Cowpea 相邻的伴生。

  • Corn (79)

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

  • Carrots (75)

    Beans fix nitrogen that carrots utilize, carrots don't compete for space Beans fix nitrogen that carrots need, carrots don't compete for space

  • Marigold (57)

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

  • Radishes (55)

    Quick growing, loosens soil for bean roots, harvested before beans mature Break up soil for bean roots and mature quickly before beans need full space

  • 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 (36)

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

  • Rosemary (36)

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

  • Lettuce (33)

    Benefits from bean's nitrogen fixation and shade, efficient space usage Provides ground cover and benefits from nitrogen fixed by beans

  • Nasturtiums (33)

    Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, repel bean beetles Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while repelling bean beetles

  • 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

  • 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

  • Marigolds (26)

    Repel bean beetles, aphids, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects Repel Mexican bean beetles and other harmful insects

  • 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

  • Carrot (6)

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

  • Spinach (3)

    Utilizes nitrogen fixed by beans, different root depth prevents competition Cool-season crop that uses different nutrients, provides ground cover early in season

  • Brassicas (1)

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

  • Cucumbers (1)

    Both plants benefit from similar growing conditions and companion spacing

  • 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

宜分开

常建议远离 Cowpea 的组合。

  • Onions (65)

    Can inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation by rhizobia bacteria May inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root compounds

  • Garlic (60)

    Inhibits bean germination and growth through sulfur compounds released by roots Releases compounds that can stunt bean growth and reduce yields

  • Fennel (53)

    Inhibits growth of most garden plants including beans through allelopathy Allelopathic compounds inhibit bean germination and growth

  • Sunflowers (46)

    Compete heavily for nutrients and water, can shade out vining beans Allelopathic compounds inhibit bean germination and growth

  • Onion (19)

    Inhibits bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions Inhibits bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root compounds

  • Sunflower (17)

    Allelopathic chemicals inhibit bean growth, competes heavily for nutrients and water Produces allelopathic chemicals that inhibit bean germination and growth

  • Brassicas (1)

    Compete for similar nutrients and can inhibit nitrogen fixation in beans

  • Kohlrabi (1)

    Competes heavily for nutrients and may stunt bean development

FAQ: companion planting with Cowpea

What are good companion plants for Cowpea?

Frequently cited companions include Corn, Carrots, Marigold, Radishes, Nasturtium, Summer Savory, Cucumber, Rosemary, Lettuce, Nasturtiums, Squash, Summer Squash. Reasons come from open cultivar notes (pest deterrence, soil, flavour).

What should I avoid planting near Cowpea?

Often avoided: Onions, Garlic, Fennel, Sunflowers, Onion, Sunflower, Brassicas, Kohlrabi.

效果因气候、土壤与品种而异。请以当地为准。数据改编自 Wind River Greens(CC BY 4.0)。