Some vegetables share pots perfectly without crowding roots.
These pairs thrive together in limited container space.
- Cherry Tomatoes & Basil: Deep tomato roots, shallow basil roots layer without conflict.
- Lettuce & Radishes: Lettuce spreads wide, radishes grow deep and fast.
- Bush Beans & Carrots: Beans fix nitrogen while carrots tunnel straight down.
- Peppers & Onions: Peppers need depth, onions stay near surface.
- Spinach & Strawberries: Spinach finishes before strawberries spread runners.
- Cucumber & Nasturtium: Cucumber climbs trellis, nasturtium trails over pot edge.
- Eggplant & Thyme: Eggplant takes center depth, thyme hugs container rim.
- Zucchini & Marigolds: Zucchini dominates center, marigolds circle perimeter.
- Pole Beans & Lettuce: Beans grow vertical, lettuce fills base shade.
Root zones matter more than leaf space in containers.
