You can plant a variety of companion plants with cucumbers that benefit their growth, deter pests, and improve yield. Here are some of the best companion plants to grow alongside cucumbers:
- Corn : Acts as a natural trellis for vining cucumbers and provides shade and weed suppression
- Dill : Attracts beneficial insects like pollinators and parasitic wasps, repels pests, and may improve cucumber flavor
- Legumes (beans, peas, lentils) : Fix nitrogen in the soil, enriching it for cucumbers
- Root vegetables (radishes, beets, carrots, onions) : Grow underground and don't compete for space; radishes also repel cucumber beetles
- Flowers (marigolds, nasturtiums, sunflowers, zinnias) : Repel pests and attract beneficial insects
- Herbs (chives, oregano, garlic, basil, parsley, coriander, savory, chervil) : Repel pests and improve soil health; garlic may reduce disease risk
- Lettuce and celery : Grow well with cucumbers without competing for nutrients; celery repels whiteflies
Avoid planting cucumbers near other cucurbits (like zucchini, squash, pumpkin) and tomatoes, as they share diseases and pests
. This combination of companion plants can help maximize cucumber health and yield by providing support, improving soil nutrients, repelling pests, and attracting pollinators.
