Plant one of these 23 companions to support your potato crop.

Understanding companion planting strategies will help you learn how to plan your potato plot.

Learn which plants make the best and worst potato companion plants.

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What Is Companion Planting?

Good companion planting strategies are especially important in small gardens or wherever careful space planning is needed.

Benefits of Companion Planting

There are many benefits to companion planting in your garden.

petunias as a neighbor plant for potatoes

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Potatoes grow best in full sun exposures, which means at least six hours of direct sunlight per day.

Usually they only need to be watered every few days.

Plant Rotation in the Garden Based on Plant Families.

carrots are bad neighbors for potatoes

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Pennsylvania State University Extension.