Potatoes: Risk of Disease Spread Potatoes and cucumbers should not be grown together due to the potential for disease transmission, especially from pests like aphids.
Tomatoes: Compete for Nutrients and Space Tomatoes and cucumbers have similar growing needs and compete for nutrients, water, and space, leading to stunted growth for both.
– Aubergines (Eggplants): Vulnerable to Same Pests Aubergines, like tomatoes, attract the same pests as cucumbers, which can increase the risk of pest infestations and damage to both crops. – –
Melons: Overcrowding and Competition Melons, like cucumbers, require a lot of space and resources, making them prone to overcrowding, which limits their growth potential and yields.
Peppers: Poor Companion for Cucumbers Peppers and cucumbers can suffer from similar diseases, such as blight, and their roots often compete for space and nutrients.
Cabbages: Can Attract Pests to Cucumbers Cabbages can attract pests like cabbage worms and aphids, which can easily spread to cucumbers, damaging both crops.
Onions: Inhibit Cucumber Growth Onions release compounds that may inhibit the growth of cucumbers, resulting in reduced yields and potential stunted cucumber plants.–
Beans: Overcrowd and Shade Cucumbers Beans can overshadow cucumbers, reducing sunlight and space, which can negatively affect cucumber growth and prevent them from thriving