10 Best Companion Plants For Cucumber

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Marigolds

Marigolds
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Marigolds are a cucumber’s best friend—they keep pests at bay and add a pop of color to your garden. Plus, they’re easy to grow alongside your cukes.

Nasturtiums

Nasturtiums
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Nasturtiums are like a magnet for aphids, drawing them away from your cucumbers. Bonus: Their bright flowers are totally edible and add a peppery zing to salads!

Radishes

Radishes
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Radishes grow super fast and help break up the soil, making it easier for your cucumber roots to spread out. Plus, who doesn’t love a crunchy radish?

Dill

Dill
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Dill attracts helpful insects like ladybugs which keep those pesky aphids away from your cucumbers. Also, fresh dill and cukes are a match made in pickling heaven.

Sunflowers

Sunflowers
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Sunflowers are like the tall, cool older sibling cucumber plants look up to. They provide some nice shade and help keep the soil moist.

Basil

Basil
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Basil not only makes your cukes taste even better but also helps repel mosquitoes and flies. Fresh basil and cucumber salad, anyone?

Beans

Beans
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Beans and cucumbers make a dynamic duo. Beans fix nitrogen in the soil, giving your cukes a nutrient boost for healthier growth.

Lettuce

Lettuce
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Lettuce is the best ground cover for your cucumbers. It keeps the soil cool and moist and you get to munch on fresh greens while waiting for your cukes to grow.

Beets

Beets
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Beets take up little space and won’t compete much with your cucumbers. They help improve soil quality and you get tasty beet greens in the mix.

Corn

Corn
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Corn can act as a natural trellis for cucumber vines to climb on. Growing two harvests in one spot? Sounds like a win-win!

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