Companion Plants for Strawberry
Discover which plants thrive alongside Strawberry and which ones to keep far away. Strategic companion planting boosts yields, repels pests naturally, and makes the most of your garden space.
Good Companions for Strawberry
Plant these near your Strawberry for mutual benefit
Lettuce
GoodLettuce fills gaps between strawberry plants, shading out weeds and keeping soil cool
View Lettuce growing guideSpinach
GoodLike lettuce, spinach acts as ground cover while both plants coexist without competition
View Spinach growing guideBorage
GoodBorage is the classic strawberry companion — it improves flavor, repels worms, and attracts pollinators
View Borage growing guideThyme
GoodThyme repels worms and pests while attracting bees crucial for strawberry pollination
View Thyme growing guideGarlic
GoodRepels aphids and spider mites; interplanting garlic between rows protects strawberry plants
View Garlic growing guidePlants to Avoid Near Strawberry
Keep these away from your Strawberry plants
Cabbage
AvoidBrassicas inhibit strawberry growth; keep them in separate beds
View Cabbage growing guideBroccoli
AvoidLike all brassicas, broccoli stunts strawberry plants when grown nearby
View Broccoli growing guideFennel
AvoidFennel is broadly allelopathic and will inhibit strawberry growth and production
View Fennel growing guideWhere to Grow Strawberry With Its Companions
Check your city's planting calendar for Strawberry and its best companion plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grows well with Strawberry?
Lettuce: Lettuce fills gaps between strawberry plants, shading out weeds and keeping soil cool. Spinach: Like lettuce, spinach acts as ground cover while both plants coexist without competition. Borage: Borage is the classic strawberry companion — it improves flavor, repels worms, and attracts pollinators.
What should you not plant near Strawberry?
Cabbage: Brassicas inhibit strawberry growth; keep them in separate beds. Broccoli: Like all brassicas, broccoli stunts strawberry plants when grown nearby. Fennel: Fennel is broadly allelopathic and will inhibit strawberry growth and production.
What is companion planting for Strawberry?
Companion planting for Strawberry means strategically placing plants nearby that offer mutual benefits — such as repelling pests, attracting pollinators, or improving soil conditions. Good Strawberry companions include Lettuce, Spinach, Borage. Avoid planting Strawberry near Cabbage or Broccoli.