🌼 Marigold companion plants
French marigolds are the hardest-working flower in the vegetable garden: they attract pollinators and predators and brighten every bed.
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
- Spacing
- 20–30 cm (8–12 in)
- Harvest
- Flowers 45–60 days from seed
Good companions for marigold
- 🍅 Tomato
Attracts hoverflies and may suppress root-knot nematodes.
- 🥒 Cucumber
Helps deter cucumber beetles.
- 🥒 Zucchini
Brings in pollinators for better fruit set.
- 🥔 Potato
Helps deter beetles and nematodes.
- 🥬 Cabbage
Attracts insects that prey on caterpillars.
What not to plant with marigold
No common bad neighbours.