Kale Companion Plants Learn About Plants That Grow Well With Kale

Kale Companion Chart

Catnip	insectary, repellent, light feeder	Beans
Cilantro	insectary, light feeder	Beets
Dill	insectary, light feeder	Carrots
German chamomile	insectary, light feeder	Fava beans
Holy Basil	insectary	Hot peppers

What is a good companion plant with kale?
What should I not plant next to Kale?
Can kale and spinach be planted together?
How close can you plant kale?
Can you plant strawberries and kale together?
Does Kale need full sun?
Can you grow kale all year round?
Can tomatoes and peppers be planted together?
Can I plant broccoli and kale together?
Does Kale regrow after cutting?

What is a good companion plant with kale?

Alliums are some of the best companion plants to grow near kale. The allium family includes plants like garlic, chives, shallots, leeks, and onions. Members of the allium family can deter common pests with their strong scent and the oils they produce, repelling kale pests like flea beetles, cabbage loopers, and aphids.

What should I not plant next to Kale?

Kale (Brassica oleracea) is a leafy green vegetable and member of the cabbage family. Varieties include lacinato, red Russian, and dinosaur kale. Avoid planting kale with other brassicas (like broccoli, kohlrabi, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, and Swiss chard), as they can fall prey to the same pests and diseases.

Can kale and spinach be planted together?

Kale and spinach both provide a reliable leafy green in the cooler seasons. ... Kale and spinach grow well together in a combined winter greens garden because they share the same cultural requirements. The plants grow quickly, with both greens usually ready for the first harvest within 50 to 70 days.

How close can you plant kale?

Planting and Spacing Kale

Sow kale seed ½ inch (12mm) deep spaced 3 inches (7cm) apart; thin plants to 12 inches (30cm) apart when they are 4 to 5 inches (10-12cm) tall. Space rows 18 to 24 inches (45-61cm) apart.

Can you plant strawberries and kale together?

Avoid planting strawberries near members of Brassica oleracea. ... The major members of the cabbage family include: broccoli, broccoflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, Chinese broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, kohlrabi, and Romanesco broccoli.

Does Kale need full sun?

One of the most nutritious shade loving vegetables around, kale thrives in just a few hours of sunlight per day. ... Though their roots will be slightly smaller than carrots grown in full sun, and they'll take a few weeks longer to mature, it is possible to grow a decent crop of carrots with minimal sunlight.

Can you grow kale all year round?

Kale is hardy, easy to grow and comes in many types. If sown as late as August, it will keep you in leaves all through the winter and the spring hungry gap.

Can tomatoes and peppers be planted together?

Tomatoes

Although it's usually recommended to not plant tomatoes and peppers right after each other in the same bed every year, they can be grown together in the same garden bed (and then rotated to another bed next season).

Can I plant broccoli and kale together?

Bad Companions

Since they have lower nutrient needs and attract the same types of pests, planting a clump of broccoli, kale, cauliflower, and the like all together can lead to problems. ... They'll compete with broccoli for the same nutrients.

Does Kale regrow after cutting?

If you harvest kale correctly, the plant will continue to grow and produce leaves. ... If you cut the plant off at the top or harvest the smaller leaves growing in the center, it is very likely that you will kill the plant. You need to leave that center area at the top of the stem for the plant to keep on producing.