Oregano
Companion plants for oregano
The best companion plants for oregano are basil, sage, tomatoes, peppers and squash. None of the plants we track is a clear bad neighbour. Of the 9 plants we have data on, 5 are good neighbours, 0 are bad ones and 0 are contested. 1 of these verdicts rest on field trials or research papers; the rest come from traditional companion-planting charts.
- 5 good
- 0 to avoid
- 0 contested
- 1 tested in trials or papers
Neighbours of oregano at a glance
Inner rings are backed by trials or papers, outer rings by charts only. Pick a plant to see its sources.
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Good companion plants for oregano
Biggest harvest gain first, then the plants tested without a yield count. Each row links to the full evidence for the pair.
Recommended by garden charts, not tested yet
We found no trial or paper on these pairs with oregano. They may still work; nobody has measured it.
What not to plant with oregano
No plant in our data is a clear bad neighbour for oregano.
Relatives that share pests and diseases
| Plant | What trials found with oregano | Tested by | Garden charts |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mint |
No trial foundSame family (Lamiaceae): shares pests and diseases | Not tested | Not listed |
 Thyme |
No trial foundSame family (Lamiaceae): shares pests and diseases | Not tested | Not listed |
 Rosemary |
No trial foundSame family (Lamiaceae): shares pests and diseases | Not tested | Not listed |
No measurable effect
| Plant | What trials found with oregano | Tested by | Garden charts |
|---|---|---|---|
 Celery |
No effect on pest-eating insects | Field trial1 study | Not listed |
Sources
2 sources behind the verdicts on this page. 8 chart entries cite no source and are marked as tradition only.
Show all 2 sources
Same family (Lamiaceae): Basil, Mint, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary.
What grows well with your oregano?
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