Growing great veg isn’t just about what you plant — it’s about who you plant it next to. Some crops are good neighbours, helping each other grow stronger, taste better, and even fight off pests. Others? Not so much.
That’s where our Companion Planting Match Tool comes in.
No need to memorise charts or flick through books. Whether you’re planning a tidy raised bed or mixing things up in the allotment, this tool helps you plant smarter from the start.
Companion planting is a simple, natural way to get more from your space. It’s how many traditional gardeners have grown for centuries — using certain plant pairings to:
For example, carrots and spring onions make great neighbours — they don’t fight for nutrients and help deter each other’s pests. But carrots and dill? They don’t get on.
The Companion Planting Match Tool helps you avoid those mismatches and make better decisions when sowing or transplanting.
"I wanted to grow runner beans but wasn’t sure what to put alongside. The tool suggested sweetcorn and nasturtiums as companions, but warned me to keep onions well away. I spaced things out as suggested, and the whole bed came up strong — barely a nibble from pests!"