Companion Planting: Watermelon

Citrullus lanatus

Spacing: needs about 10 square feet per plant. Mature height: 6-10 in.

Plant these nearby

• Sweet Corn: Corn provides light afternoon shade without heavy competition for space.

Keep these apart

No known antagonists recorded for Watermelon.

Common pairings, answered directly

Can I plant watermelon next to sweet corn?

Yes. Corn provides light afternoon shade without heavy competition for space.

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Companion planting for Watermelon: which plants to grow next to it, which to keep apart, and the reason behind each pairing.

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