10 Vegetables You Should Never Plant Together—Gardening Experts Explain Why

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Potatoes and Tomatoes: Both potatoes and tomatoes are susceptible to similar diseases, such as late blight and early blight.

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Beans and Onions: Beans are nitrogen-fixing plants, which means they add nitrogen to the soil. Onions, on the other hand, prefer soil with lower nitrogen levels. 

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Cucumbers and Potatoes: Cucumbers are susceptible to a disease called cucumber beetle, which can also affect potatoes.

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Brassicas: Brassicas are heavy feeders and may deplete the soil of nutrients needed by strawberries. Additionally, brassicas are susceptible to similar pests and diseases.

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Corn and Tomatoes: Both corn and tomatoes are heavy feeders and may compete for nutrients in the soil.

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Peppers and Beans: Peppers prefer well-drained soil, while beans prefer soil with higher moisture levels. Planting them together may result in inconsistent soil conditions.

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Squash and Potatoes: Squash plants can spread and may shade out potato plants, reducing their yield. Additionally, squash plants are susceptible to powdery mildew.

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Lettuce and Brassicas: Lettuce is a shallow-rooted crop, while brassicas have deep roots and may compete for water and nutrients in the soil. Planting them together.

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Onions and Peas: Onions release sulfur compounds into the soil, which may inhibit the growth of peas. Additionally, onions may attract onion flies, which can also affect peas.

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