Companion Planting: Zucchini

Cucurbita pepo

Spacing: needs about 4 square feet per plant. Mature height: 2-3 ft.

Plant these nearby

• Marigold: Marigolds deter squash bugs and beetles.
• Nasturtium: Nasturtium is a trap crop that draws aphids away from squash.

Keep these apart

• Winter Squash: Crowding squash varieties together increases powdery mildew spread.

Common pairings, answered directly

Can I plant zucchini next to marigold?

Yes. Marigolds deter squash bugs and beetles.

Can I plant zucchini next to nasturtium?

Yes. Nasturtium is a trap crop that draws aphids away from squash.

Can I plant zucchini next to winter squash?

Better not to. Crowding squash varieties together increases powdery mildew spread.

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

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