9 Companion Plants For Garlic - Pots, Containers, Garden

Every plant deserves a companion plant; pairings just work that well! 

If you have garlic planted in a pot or garden, having a companion plant beside it will not only ensure better garlic growth and output but also improve garden ecosystem because of the way certain companion plants attract beneficial insects that eliminate pests and disease.

9 Companion Plants For Garlic - Pots, Containers, Garden

Here are 9 of the best companion plants for garlic: 

Chamomile
Chamomile

Pairing chamomile with garlic in the garden can be very beneficial. Garlic naturally repels pests and insects because of its strong aroma, making the whole garden ecosystem a lot more growth-friendly.

Chamomile, on the other hand, attracts insects that are beneficial in the garden because they eat away at pests. This plant also reduces the risk of bacterial or fungal growth in the crop.

Pink rose
Pink Rose

Pairing roses and garlic is a fantastic idea! Garlic can help with natural pest deterrence that roses are actually quite prone to.

Its antifungal properties also reduce the chances of your roses suffering from a fungal disease like powdery mildew. Both roses and garlic are compatible together and likely won’t compete in the soil for necessary resources. 

Kale
Kale

Kale and garlic can be a beneficial combination in the garden. Since leafy greens typically attract pests like caterpillars, cabbage worms, and aphids, having garlic as a neighbor can help keep these pests at bay.

Kale and garlic also both thrive in similar soil conditions and, as a matter of fact, garlic actually breaks up compacted soil, making for a suitable soil environment for kale which prefers loose, well-draining soil. 

Broccoli
Broccoli

Some love broccoli while others absolutely hate it with all their being. If you’re someone who’s fond of broccoli, pairing it with garlic in the garden can be a productive idea. 

The natural pest-deterrent properties of garlic can come in handy when paired with broccoli because green leafy vegetables attract lots of destructive pests like cabbage moths and aphids.

Both vegetables also thrive in similar soil conditions and won’t create competition in the soil that could potentially interfere with growth. 

Carrots
Carrots

Carrots and garlic as neighbors in the garden is a good idea for several reasons. Firstly, carrot flies are a big threat to carrot roots and they can ruin the entire crop if left untreated for long.

Having garlic in close proximity ensures pests and insects will be repelled because of its strong scent. 

Secondly, carrots and garlic have different root growth habits, meaning they probably won’t interfere with each other’s growth that much. 

Eggplant
Eggplant

Eggplant can be a tasty and healthy addition to your homemade dishes. If you already have garlic growing in your garden, planting eggplant next to it may be a good idea. 

Eggplants are very susceptible to pest and insect infestations; aphids and spider mites especially pose a threat to the crop. Having garlic as a companion plant in this case helps ward off those rebellious little creatures and allows your eggplants to develop maximally. 

Beets
Beets

Beets and garlic is a classic garden pairing. It works very well because beets need protection from pests like aphids and leaf miners and garlic naturally does this job of repelling pests with its strong scent.

Its antifungal properties also prevent the spreading of soil-borne diseases in the garden which could affect the growth of your beets.

Strawberry
Strawberry

Having strawberries and garlic as neighbors can be beneficial in many ways. Because strawberries are known to attract beetles and aphids, having garlic in close proximity reduces the likelihood of infestation from such pests and insects.

Also, the different growth habits of both plants (garlic underground, strawberries in bushes) suggest that they won’t clash with each other for soil space or resources. 

My uncle loves strawberries, so he usually plants his garlic next to strawberries. And his garlic grows like crazy — Literally!

Garlic
Tomatoes

Last but not the least – tomatoes. If somebody gets to know that you’re growing both tomatoes and garlic indoors or outside in your garden, they’ll automatically assume you love Italian food. 

Anyways, pairing garlic and tomatoes is a good idea. Their neighboring each other means fewer chances of pest infestations, fungal growth in the fruit, and more resources for…well…Italian food…

They have compatible growing requirements and, since garlic typically grows underground as bulbs, it won’t overshadow the tomato plants or keep them from direct sunlight (which they need A LOT).

Choosing a companion plant for garlic is fairly easy. Most plants do very well with garlic with just the exception of alliums, peas, melons, and asparagus. 

Now, it’s up to you to decide which companion plant will work best for your garden, indoor nursery, or container and pair it carefully.

If you already have plants that are facing the problem of pests or insect infestation, planting garlic next to them can be a decent long-term remedy.

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