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Strawberries seem to enjoy living next to leeks, and the strong odor of the leeks repels many pests of the berries. Other leek plant companions might be cabbage, tomatoes, beets and lettuce. The leafy vegetables, especially, seem to benefit from the strong scent of plants in the Allium family.
- What companion plants go with leeks?
- What can you not plant near leeks?
- What grows well together?
- Can I grow onions and leeks together?
- Do leeks like sun or shade?
- Do leeks like manure?
- What is the best way to plant leeks?
- What is the spacing for leeks?
- What should you not plant together?
- What should you not plant beside lettuce?
- What are some examples of companion planting?
What companion plants go with leeks?
Plant Leeks and Carrots together as they protect each other from carrot fly and leek moth. Get on with Carrots, Lettuce, Beetroot and Cabbages. Do not plant with Peas or Beans. Plant Leeks and Carrots together as they protect each other from carrot fly and leek moth.
What can you not plant near leeks?
Vegetables
| Vegetable | Bad Companion Plants |
|---|---|
| Leeks | Swiss chard |
| Lettuce | Cabbage, celery, parsley |
| Mushrooms | All plants with small leaves as they do not provide good shade |
| Onion | Peas and lentils |
What grows well together?
Companion Planting Chart
| Type of Vegetable | Friends |
|---|---|
| Cabbage | Beets, celery, chard, lettuce, spinach, onions |
| Carrots | Beans, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, tomatoes |
| Corn | Climbing beans, cucumber, marjoram, peas, pumpkins, squash, sunflowers, zucchini |
| Onions | Cabbage, carrots, chard, lettuce, peppers, tomatoes |
Can I grow onions and leeks together?
Companion Plants- Vegetables. Get on with Sunflowers, Cabbage, Cucumbers and Nasturtiums. Do not plant with the Alium family like Garlic, Leeks and Onions as this can stunt their growth.
Do leeks like sun or shade?
A full sun position is best although leeks can still be grown well in partial shade. Choose a sunny site and dig it over well adding lots of organic matter to the soil, this is best done a month or so before the seed is sown but it's not critical.
Do leeks like manure?
For a bumper crop of leeks, improve the growing site by digging in plenty of garden compost or well-rotted manure, ideally in autumn. Leeks are best suited for growing in open ground, but you could grow several in large, deep containers or raised beds.
What is the best way to plant leeks?
Make one hole for each plant. The holes should be about six inches (15cm) apart, with a foot (30cm) left between rows, or if you're planting in blocks space then seven inches (20cm) apart each way. Now carefully remove the leeks from their pots and, if they haven't already been potted on, tease the roots apart.
What is the spacing for leeks?
Transplant leeks as soon as early spring weather has calmed down and daytime temperatures are at least 45°F. Trim the roots of the transplants to one inch to help you transplant, if necessary. Plant two to six inches apart, with 12 to 36 inches between rows.
What should you not plant together?
Other commonly believed plant incompatibilities include the following plants to avoid near one another:
- Mint and onions where asparagus is growing.
- Pole beans and mustard near beets.
- Anise and dill neighboring carrots.
- Cucumber, pumpkin, radish, sunflower, squash, or tomatoes close to potato hills.
What should you not plant beside lettuce?
Try to avoid growing lettuce next to broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, or kohlrabi—while some varieties of lettuce may help these cabbage-family (brassicas) crops to grow, these plants have particular root secretions that can prevent lettuce seeds from germinating.
What are some examples of companion planting?
One of the most well-known examples of companion planting is that of the "Three Sisters" method, used widely by Native American farming societies. Corn, pole beans, and squash are together for mutual benefit to all three.
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