Companion planting is a technique that has been used for centuries by gardeners and farmers worldwide. Companion plants are basically different plants planted together – plants that are beneficial to each other. Here’s a great example! The Native Americans used a technique called The Three Sisters in which they would plant corn, beans, and squash together. The corn provided a structure for the beans to climb, the beans provided nitrogen for the soil that the other plants would utilize, and the squash would spread along the ground to prevent weeds. Other great benefits of companion planting include: Deterrence of various pests Attraction of beneficial insects Great for overall plant growth and flavor In this article, I’ll cover the best companion plants for your survival garden so you and your family can have the healthiest garden yet! Let’s get started! Companion Plants For Your Survival Garden There are many combinations of companion plants for your survival garden. Let’s go over the most common combinations used by gardeners and farmers worldwide. 1. Tomatoes Companion plants: Thyme and peppermint Benefit: Deters whiteflies.   Companion plant: Marigolds Benefit: Improves overall growth for the tomato plant.   Companion plant: Basil Benefit: Encourages better flavor.   2. Carrots Companion plant: Dill Benefit: A chemical produced by the dill plant improves the overall health of carrots.   3. Lettuce Companion plant: Chervil Benefit: Deters aphids and snails. Also, provides protection against mildew.   4. Broccoli Companion plants: Mint and Dill Benefit: Improves overall growth for the broccoli plant.   5. Cabbage Companion plants: Sage and Rosemary Benefit: Deters cabbage butterflies.   Companion plant: Celery Benefit: Deters grubs.   6. Radishes Companion plant: Beans Benefit: Both of these plants improve the overall health of each other.   7. Celery Companion plant: Bush beans Benefit: Both of these plants improve the overall growth of each other.   8. Potatoes Companion plant: Beans Benefit: Helps deter beetles which can cause a fair amount of damage to potatoes.   9. Eggplant Companion plant: Nasturtium Benefit: Deters insects such as various types of beetles and spider mites.   10. Sweetcorn Companion plant: Sunflower Benefit: Provides additional nitrogen to the soil which improves the overall health of sweetcorn.   11. Beans Companion plants: Marigolds and Petunias Benefit: Deters beetles.   12. Grapes Companion plants: Clovers and Lupins Benefit: Improves the overall fertility of the soil.   Now, you may be wondering if there are bad companion plants for some of your vegetables. The answer is yes! Here is a list of plants that are not recommended to be garden buddies aka companion plants! Tomatoes should not be planted with apricots, red cabbage, dill, brussels sprouts, beetroot, or sweetcorn. Beans should not be planted with chives, beetroot, fennel, or onions. Rue should not be planted with sage, basil, or cabbage. Cabbage should not be planted with tomatoes, grapes, rue, or onions. Potatoes should not be planted with onions or apricots. Carrots should not be planted with wormwood nor anise. Fennel should not be planted with peppers, coriander, or beans. Have you had success with companion gardening? Tell us in the comment section below! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook! Check out these other great articles for more information on how you can achieve the perfect survival garden this season! Composting For Beginners | The Building Blocks To A Better Harvest Beginner’s Guide To Having an Outdoor Herb Garden | Survival Gardening 8 Baking Soda Uses For Your Survival Garden To Try