Companion plants for broccoli
We found 0 sourced companions and 2 pairings to use with caution. Each one links to its source and shows how strong the evidence is.
Growing broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica
- Sun
- Full sun; at least 6 hours of direct light, ideally 8–10
- Water
- Keep the root zone moist; water more often as heads form
- Soil
- Rich soil; high nutrient needs from organic matter or fertilizer
- Spacing
- 16–24 inches in the row, rows 24–30 inches apart
Good companions for broccoli
No sourced companion pairings for broccoli yet.
Use caution
Cabbage
Extension guidanceBroccoli and cabbage share pests and diseases.
Both are Brassica oleracea cole crops with similar cultural requirements, diseases and pests. Grouping them gives those pests more to feed on, and cole crops should not follow each other in the same spot.
Spacing: No safe separation distance is established; rotate cole crops to a new spot each year.
Pests: Scout for caterpillars and flea beetles; row covers can exclude them.
UMass Amherst · New England Vegetable Management Guide, Brassica cropsKale
Extension guidanceBroccoli and kale share pests and diseases.
Both are Brassica oleracea cole crops with similar cultural requirements, diseases and pests. Grouping them gives those pests more to feed on, and cole crops should not follow each other in the same spot.
Spacing: No safe separation distance is established; rotate cole crops to a new spot each year.
Pests: Scout for caterpillars and flea beetles; row covers can exclude them.
UMass Amherst · New England Vegetable Management Guide, Brassica crops
Other crops
Check pairings in your own beds
Smart Garden Planner flags companions and conflicts as you add broccoli and other plants to a garden bed.
Reference version 2026-11-03. Educational information; local conditions vary — check your local extension office.