herbs/veggies to grow in the same pot

[garden ann]

I plan to grow combination herbs and veggies in the same pot.

What are possible herb/veggie combination can I possibly have?

My pots are about two feet wide and a foot deep.

[brownthumb]

Try parsley and tomato, I guess.

[sakura]

Try planting basil, sage and thyme on one pot. They should grow well together, and space them about 2 inches apart so they won't crowd each other. Rosemary's good too.

Try this site about companion plants. You might find something useful there for herbs: Companion Planting: Basic Concepts and Resources

[fleurdelys]

You can try picking plants that have fruits of the miniature variety so that they won't crowd each other once they start producing. Pick ones that also grow in different heights, so that they won't crowd each other. Lastly, pick vegetables that naturally complement one another, like companion plants, so that they won't fight for nutrients.

Some suggestions I found in various sites and forums: golden baby belle peppers, little leaf cucumbers, fairy tale eggplant, patio princess tomatoes, baby carrots, garlic and radish. For the plants that grow down, make sure that your container is deep enough for their kind.

[mistermaster]

Basil and tomatoes go well together whether grown in a pot or for a dish

[cosmic_girl]

Originally Posted by mistermaster

Basil and tomatoes go well together whether grown in a pot or for a dish

And when they're grown they make great ingredients for a pizza or a pasta dish

[wrigglerman]

Originally Posted by mistermaster

Basil and tomatoes go well together whether grown in a pot or for a dish

The fragrant leaves of Basil makes it an effective general pest repellent.


I have parsley, asparagus, and tomato in one pot. Parsley is said to enhance the growth and flavor of asparagus and tomato.

[John S.]

Rules of a Green Thumb

The rule of (green) thumb for companion planting is to note which family the vegetables come from, and think about planting vegetables from complimentary families together. Vegetables from the cabbage family, for example, like to be planted with beets and members of the green leafy vegetable family. Certain herbs will help them by deterring pests. Mint will also improve the flavor of cabbages. You could plant any member of the cabbage family, such as plain old cabbage, broccoli, kale, and others alongside these plants and see a higher yield and improved disease resistance.

Which Vegetables Grow Well Together - LoveToKnow Garden

[sakura]

When planting tomatoes, you can plant it along with any of the following herbs: basil, garlic, parsley and lemon balm.

Rosemary is good next to beans, cabbage, carrots and sage.

Chamomile grows well with onion and cabbage.

[honeylemon]

My cousin had her eggplants planted beside the bell peppers. They both grow well so far and and the fruits, I noticed are shiny. Saw her carrots beside leeks, too.

[farmerbrie]

Asparagus and tomatoes are great friends.

Other great TANDEMS:

1. Beans ( bush or pole) - cabbage, broccoli, kale, carrots, celery, cucumbers,
eggplant , radish

2. Beets - bush beans (not pole), cabbage, broccoli, kale, lettuce, onions, garlic

3. Cabbage family - beets, celery, swiss chard, lettuce, spinach, tomatoes

[maddragoon]

carrots love tomatoes... its a book title and its true. check it out

good all around usefull plants to companion with are:

carrots and their kin. namely parsley
onions and their kin. garlic, shallots, scallions (green onions) chives (garlic and onion varieties) leeks.
marigolds (any type)
legumes (bean, pea and peanut) (dont mix legumes with onions... not friendly)