Beetroot is a good companion in a mixed culture and gets along well with some vegetable plants. In this article, you will find out which plants are good companions or bad companions for beetroot. We also explain what you need to bear in mind when it comes to succession planting and succession cropping. There is also a planting plan for a mixed crop with beetroot as inspiration for your bed planning.
Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) is part of the goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae). This family includes plants such as Spinach and chard, which are descended from the wild beet.
Beetroot is a medium feeder and therefore does not require a high nutrient supply. The soil structure is much more important. Beetroot likes to grow in loose, humus-rich soil that is evenly moist. If the water supply is irregular, the tubers will become woody or burst. Choose a sunny to semi-shady spot in the bed.
As beetroot doesn't need that many nutrients, it is ideal for a Mixed Crop. You can combine it with both light feeders and heavy feeders. The list of suitable companions is long. With its moderate growth, it does not overgrow other crops and can be well complemented with ground-covering and tall-growing crops. However, make sure that it does not get lost in the shade of other crops.
With our bed planner, you can easily plan a colourful mixed crop. Good and bad companion plants are displayed directly and you get tips on crop rotation!
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| Good Companion Plants | Bad Companion Plants |
|---|---|
| beans | aubergine |
| courgettes | carrots |
| cucumber | chard |
| cabbage | chives |
| flowers such as marigolds, tagetes and sunflower | chili |
| garlic | leek |
| herbs such as savory, dill or oregano | parsley |
| lettuce | peppers |
| peas | potatoes |
| parsnips | spinach |
| radish and radishes | sweetcorn |
| root parsley | tomatoes |
| spring onions |
In this mixed crop , beetroot stands alongside kohlrabi and savoy cabbage. Herbs such as oregano go well next to beetroot. Peas also fit perfectly in this bed, as savoy cabbage is a hungry plant. Lettuce of your choice will grow next to the kohlrabi. And you can sow a row of parsnips at the bottom of the bed.
We prepared some more planting plans with beets for you. Get inspired by these planting plans and copy them directly in our Fryd-App to plan with it.
Beetroot is a medium-feeder. Therefore, you can plant heavy feeders before or after the beetroot. A suitable subsequent crop would be a hardy cauliflower variety or kale, for example. Instead, you can, of course, sow low-yielding plants such as Winter Lettuce.
As the chenopodiaceae family does not produce that many crops, these crops are good succession cropping members, as adapted pests do not have it so easy due to the different plant family. This brings variety to your succession cropping and contributes to soil health. You can find out How to Plan a Good Succession Plan in this article.
When planning your crop rotation, make sure that you keep a cultivation break of 4 years from other goosefoot plants. If you grow vegetables from the same family in the same place for several years in a row, specific pathogens can become established. A varied crop rotation, on the other hand, keeps your garden healthy. You can find out How to Successfully Plan a Crop Rotation in our article on the subject.
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Marie is an agronomist. She is particularly interested in the sustainable and organic cultivation of vegetables and other plants. In her own garden, she gained experience and likes to try things out to learn from nature. She is particularly interested in the values and principles of permaculture, in order to contribute not only to the well-being of nature, but also to the well-being of people and future generations.
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Beetroot is a medium-feeder and does not require a high nutrient supply. You can therefore plant strong and weak growers before or after the beet.
Can you plant beetroot next to onions?
Yes, plants of the leek genus such as garlic, onions and spring onions go well next to beetroot. They keep pests away from the bed with their strong smell and thus contribute to good plant health.
Can you plant beetroot next to carrots?
No, planting carrots and beetroot together is not a good idea. The root vegetables will get in each other's way as they grow. Instead, you can plant root parsley or parsnips next to beet.
What are good companions for beetroot?
Good companions include marigolds, marigolds, sunflowers, beans, peas, spring onions, cucumber, garlic, cabbage, savory, oregano, dill, caraway, parsnips, radish, radishes, lettuce, root parsley, zucchini and onions.