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Eggplant Companion Planting Guide

Eggplant grows well with bean, pepper, spinach, thyme, marigold. Beans fix nitrogen. Marigolds deter pests.

Avoid planting fennel, kohlrabi near eggplant. Fennel inhibits growth of most vegetables.

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Complete guide to companion plants for eggplant. Learn what to plant with eggplant and what to avoid for a healthier, more productive garden.

Category: 🥬 Vegetables Zones: 5-9

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Good Companions for Eggplant

Beans fix nitrogen. Marigolds deter pests.

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Bean

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Pepper

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Spinach

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Thyme

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Marigold

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Tarragon

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Fennel inhibits growth of most vegetables.

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Fennel

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Kohlrabi

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Needs warm soil - wait until soil is 60°F to plant.

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Eggplant grows well in the following zones:

Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9

What grows well with eggplant?

Eggplant grows well with Bean, Pepper, Spinach, Thyme, Marigold and more. Beans fix nitrogen. Marigolds deter pests.

What should not be planted near eggplant?

Avoid planting Fennel, Kohlrabi near eggplant. Fennel inhibits growth of most vegetables.

What zones can eggplant grow in?

Eggplant can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.

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