{"id":5681,"date":"2023-06-30T19:26:17","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T19:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/?p=5681"},"modified":"2023-07-08T13:58:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-08T13:58:10","slug":"best-broccoli-companion-plants-you-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/best-broccoli-companion-plants-you-need\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Broccoli Companion Plants You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5681\" class=\"elementor elementor-5681\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31f87d4 subhead-img-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"31f87d4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f7b010d header3-open-maintitle elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f7b010d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 20-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">9 Best Broccoli Companion Plants You Need To Know<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0474846 elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-5957 elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"0474846\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/css\/widget-icon-list.min.css\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/pro-elements\/assets\/css\/widget-theme-elements.min.css\">\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-8f113c6 elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/author\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAuthor: Saiqa Najeeb\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-0ff47c0 elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLast Updated On: July 8, 2023\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3db4f287 header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3db4f287\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 20-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a 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elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b56bce5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 20-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever grown Broccoli in your garden? If so, you know how rewarding it is to harvest a crop of nutrient-rich, flavorful broccoli heads.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, did you know you can enhance your broccoli yield and health by planting companion plants? Companion planting is the practice of growing different plants to benefit each other.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog post, we&#8217;ll explore the best broccoli companion plants and the benefits of planting them together. We&#8217;ll also provide planting tips to help you get the most out of your garden.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ab88d98 header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"6ab88d98\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-302e4aaf things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"302e4aaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_your_Broccoli_needs_companions\"><\/span>Why your Broccoli needs companions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4470372a header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4470372a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broccoli is a cool-season crop that grows best in <\/span><b>temperatures between 60 and 65\u00b0F<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/foods\/broccoli#:~:text=Broccoli%20is%20high%20in%20many,benefits%20(%202%20%2C%203%20).\"><b>vitamins C and K, folate, and potassium<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, growing Broccoli can be challenging as it is susceptible to pests and diseases. Companion planting is an excellent way to keep your broccoli plants healthy and productive.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some conditions that broccoli plants may face without companion plants:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pest infestations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Broccoli plants are prone to pests such as aphids, cabbage worms, and flea beetles. These pests can cause significant damage to your plants, stunting their growth and reducing yield.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Soil health:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Broccoli is a heavy feeder and requires nutrient-rich soil to grow. Without proper soil health, broccoli plants can become stunted and produce small heads.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nitrogen deficiency:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Broccoli requires a steady supply of nitrogen to grow properly. Without adequate nitrogen, plants can become yellow, stunted, and unproductive.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Disease susceptibility:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Broccoli is susceptible to fungal diseases such as downy mildew and clubroot. These diseases can quickly spread and cause significant damage to your plants.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broccoli companion plants<\/span> can help address these concerns by providing natural pest control, improving soil health, and fixing nitrogen levels in the soil.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can check out more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/companion-planting-101\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">companion planting 101 here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3be9789 header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"3be9789\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de66364 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"de66364\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Broccoli_Companion_Plants\"><\/span>Best Broccoli Companion Plants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad0fefd header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad0fefd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Some of the great broccoli companion plants include celery, potatoes, onion, radish, garlic, lettuce, and dill.<\/p><p>Read on to explore how these plants benefit your broccoli plants.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28e7a46b subhead-img-txt-num e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"28e7a46b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65d80d04 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"65d80d04\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3beb12cc mt-num-h3-top e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"3beb12cc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-571f90cb sec-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"571f90cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bab886a sec1-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6bab886a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celery\"><\/span>Celery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32deb730 header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"32deb730\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/CP+peppers%2C+broccoli%2C+carrots\/stock-photo-two-heads-of-fresh-celery-1813517716.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"celery in plate\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-285c3302 header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"285c3302\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celery plants are among broccoli companion plants as it provides shade and moisture to the soil while repelling pests. Celery contains compounds like <\/span><b>luteolin and apigenin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can act as natural insecticides and deter pests like aphids, cabbage worms, and spider mites, which can also harm broccoli plants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, celery&#8217;s deep roots can help break up compacted soil, making it easier for broccoli roots to access nutrients and water. Moreover, celery can also provide shade to the soil, which can help keep the broccoli roots cool and moist during hot weather conditions.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Planting Tips:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant celery seedlings <\/span><b>12-18 inches apart <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from broccoli plants to give them enough space to grow and develop.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both celery and Broccoli are cool-season crops and can be planted in <\/span><b>early spring or late summer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a fall harvest.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a balanced fertilizer with a higher nitrogen content for celery and a higher phosphorus content for Broccoli.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f72e76 subhead-img-txt-num e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"1f72e76\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d84e49 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"1d84e49\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b05c89 mt-num-h3-top e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"4b05c89\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0205fe sec-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a0205fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad40ca8 sec1-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad40ca8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potatoes\"><\/span>Potatoes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7767c4f header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7767c4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/CP+peppers%2C+broccoli%2C+carrots\/stock-photo-basket-of-fresh-sweet-potato-on-soil-after-harvest-for-grow-sweet-potato-and-organic-product-2234252283.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"harrvested potatoes from the field\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58a3b90 header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58a3b90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potatoes are great broccoli companion plants due to their ability to repel pests and improve soil health. Potatoes secrete compounds that deter pests, such as aphids and flea beetles, which can harm broccoli plants. In addition, planting potatoes alongside Broccoli can help improve soil structure and nutrient uptake due to their deep roots and ability to break up compacted soil.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Planting Tips:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant early-maturing potato varieties such as <\/span><b>Yukon Gold<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Red Pontiac <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alongside Broccoli to allow for an early harvest before the Broccoli becomes too large.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant the potatoes in a separate row beside the broccoli plants to avoid competition for nutrients and space.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85e7381 subhead-img-txt-num e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"85e7381\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30b4915 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"30b4915\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2220df2 mt-num-h3-top e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"2220df2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db03899 sec-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db03899\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-095fffe sec1-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"095fffe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Onions\"><\/span>Onions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-deb9ec1 header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"deb9ec1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/CP+lettuce%2C+cucumbers+webp\/stock-photo-green-onions-in-the-garden-on-a-summer-day-agriculture-close-up-2276997793-transformed.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"green onions growing in the garden\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2bfec6 header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2bfec6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onions are also one of the best broccoli companion plants due to their ability to repel pests and improve soil health. Onions secrete compounds such as <\/span><b>allicin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>allyl disulfide <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that deter pests like aphids, cabbage worms, and flea beetles, which can harm broccoli plants. Additionally, onions have a shallow root system that complements Broccoli&#8217;s deeper roots, allowing for efficient soil nutrients and moisture use.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Planting Tips:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant onions as early as possible in the spring, as they prefer cooler temperatures. This can also help to deter pests from attacking the Broccoli.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To optimize the use of space, interplant the onions between the rows of Broccoli. This will allow for efficient use of space and resources, as the shallow onion roots won&#8217;t compete with the deeper broccoli roots.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider planting specific varieties of onions that are known to be effective at repelling pests, such as Welsh onions or Egyptian walking onions.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out our guide on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/growing-onions-in-containers-a-beginners-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">growing onions in containers.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4466aa subhead-img-txt-num e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"f4466aa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5da774 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"a5da774\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84c86ba mt-num-h3-top e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"84c86ba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-463ff8c sec-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"463ff8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a70a49 sec1-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a70a49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Radish \n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec00da4 header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ec00da4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/CP+lettuce%2C+cucumbers+webp\/stock-photo-winter-white-radish-growing-organic-vegetables-large-bunch-of-raw-fresh-juicy-garden-radish-on-2242498019.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"radish plants growing in the soil\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f7454b header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f7454b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radishes can also be grown as broccoli companion plants as they can help improve the overall health of the plants and deter pests. Radishes produce sulfur-containing compounds called <\/span><b>glucosinolates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which act as natural pesticides and can help repel harmful insects and pests. Radishes also help improve soil health by breaking up compacted soil and adding organic matter through their root system, which can benefit the growth of Broccoli.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Planting Tips:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can be planted in rows or scattered throughout the bed, but leave enough space between the radish and broccoli plants to avoid overcrowding.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For optimal results, choose radish varieties with a shorter growing period, such as <\/span><b>Cherry Belle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>French Breakfast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so they can be harvested before they start interfering with the Broccoli&#8217;s growth.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c840c6 subhead-img-txt-num e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"0c840c6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00761de e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"00761de\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1aca3c2 mt-num-h3-top e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"1aca3c2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fbc848 sec-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5fbc848\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b78c0be sec1-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b78c0be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lettuce\"><\/span>Lettuce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48e8554 header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"48e8554\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/lettuce+webp\/stock-photo-green-leaf-and-red-leaf-lettuce-used-in-salad-soups-sandwiche-and-wraps-food-india-fresh-leafy-2270377841.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"lettuce plants\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5eeb954 header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5eeb954\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lettuce secretes<\/span><b> lactucarium<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a compound that repels some common pests of Broccoli, such as aphids and cabbage worms. This can help protect the Broccoli from damage and reduce the need for chemical pesticides. Lettuce plants can make great broccoli companion plants.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lettuce is a low-growing plant that can provide shade to the soil around the base of the broccoli plant. This can help keep the soil cooler and more moist, benefiting the broccoli roots and reducing water stress.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Planting Tips:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant lettuce around the base of the broccoli plants, leaving enough space for the Broccoli to grow to its full size.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose lettuce varieties well-suited for growing conditions, such as those that tolerate shade and cooler temperatures.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interplant lettuce and Broccoli at different times to ensure a continuous supply of fresh Broccoli throughout the growing season.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read our comprehensive guide for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/how-to-grow-lettuce-indoors\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">growing lettuce indoors.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e21d2b7 subhead-img-txt-num e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"e21d2b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3230ca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"d3230ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e6074b mt-num-h3-top e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"6e6074b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e77e9c sec-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e77e9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d815e5d sec1-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d815e5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Garlic\"><\/span>Garlic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91fc582 header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"91fc582\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/garlic+and+spinach+WEBP\/stock-photo-young-green-garlic-isolated-on-white-background-1110271913.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"young green garic\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68ccae4 header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68ccae4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garlic is an excellent companion plant for Broccoli. It is known for its strong smell, which helps repel pests such as aphids, cabbage worms, and slugs attracted to Broccoli. The strong smell of garlic confuses the pests and makes it difficult to locate the Broccoli plants. Garlic also contains <\/span><b>sulfur compounds that act as natural fungicides<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, helping to prevent fungal diseases such as white mold and downy mildew that can affect Broccoli plants.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Planting Tips:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant garlic bulbs around the base of the Broccoli plants. This will help to repel pests and protect the Broccoli from fungal diseases.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant garlic in the fall, a few weeks before planting the Broccoli. This will allow the garlic to establish itself and produce its beneficial compounds before planting the Broccoli.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Space the garlic bulbs <b style=\"font-style: inherit;\">about 6 inches apart<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and plant them <\/span><b style=\"font-style: inherit;\">about 2 inches deep<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in well-draining soil with plenty of sunlight.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read our guide on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/how-to-grow-garlic-in-water\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to grow garlic in water<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-783be96 subhead-img-txt-num e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"783be96\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-835648b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"835648b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e982ba mt-num-h3-top e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"2e982ba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9818f26 sec-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9818f26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3837851 sec1-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3837851\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dill\"><\/span>Dill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be040c3 header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"be040c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/CP+peppers%2C+broccoli%2C+carrots\/stock-photo-dill-leaves-small-plant-in-the-farm-2214606379.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"dill leaves growing in soil\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1e0e2a header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1e0e2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dill plants are useful broccoli companion plants due to their pest-repelling properties. Its strong fragrance is a natural insecticide, repelling pests such as aphids and spider mites. Dill secretes a chemical compound called<\/span><b> limonene<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which has insecticidal properties. Additionally, dill attracts beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings, which feed on the pests that can damage Broccoli.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Planting Tips:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is best to plant dill around the perimeter of the broccoli patch to create a barrier of fragrance that can protect the entire patch.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dill grows quickly and can provide shade for the Broccoli, which prefers cooler temperatures and can benefit from a break from the hot sun.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dill can be planted in the same area as Broccoli, but it should be planted at a different time to avoid competing for resources. Plant dill after the Broccoli has matured and been harvested.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>Read our detailed guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/growing-dill-in-pots-a-beginners-guide\/\">growing dill in pots.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72cf6330 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"72cf6330\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df04be2 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"df04be2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thats_all_for_now\"><\/span>That&#8217;s all for now!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-537e5045 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"537e5045\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broccoli companion plants helps improve the crop&#8217;s overall health and growth and enhances the produce&#8217;s flavor and nutrition.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The specific plants mentioned, such as celery, potatoes, onion, radish, lettuce, garlic, and dill, offer unique benefits to the broccoli crop, from repelling pests to enriching the soil with essential nutrients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By planting these plants together, you can create a sustainable and thriving garden while enjoying the rewards of delicious and healthy produce. So, consider experimenting with companion planting to maximize the potential of your broccoli crop.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>9 Best Broccoli Companion Plants You Need To Know Have you ever grown Broccoli in your garden? If so, you know how rewarding it is to harvest a crop of nutrient-rich, flavorful broccoli heads. However, did you know you can enhance your broccoli yield and health by planting companion plants? 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