Thyme
Companion plants for thyme
The best companion plants for thyme are Brussels sprouts, cabbage, rosemary, tomatoes and potatoes. Basil is best kept away. Of the 11 plants we have data on, 7 are good neighbours, 1 is a bad one and 0 are contested. 2 of these verdicts rest on field trials or research papers; the rest come from traditional companion-planting charts.
- 7 good
- 1 to avoid
- 0 contested
- 2 tested in trials or papers
Neighbours of thyme 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 thyme
Biggest harvest gain first, then the plants tested without a yield count. Each row links to the full evidence for the pair.
| Plant | What trials found with thyme | Tested by | Garden charts |
|---|---|---|---|
 Brussels sprouts |
Fewer pests | Greenhouse or pot trial2 studies | Recommend |
 Cabbage |
Bigger combined harvest | Field trial1 study | Recommend |
Recommended by garden charts, not tested yet
We found no trial or paper on these pairs with thyme. They may still work; nobody has measured it.
What not to plant with thyme
| Plant | What trials found with thyme | Tested by | Garden charts |
|---|---|---|---|
 Basil |
No trial foundSame family (Lamiaceae): shares pests and diseases | Not tested | Advise against |
Relatives that share pests and diseases
| Plant | What trials found with thyme | Tested by | Garden charts |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mint |
No trial foundSame family (Lamiaceae): shares pests and diseases | Not tested | Not listed |
 Sage |
No trial foundSame family (Lamiaceae): shares pests and diseases | Not tested | Not listed |
 Oregano |
No trial foundSame family (Lamiaceae): shares pests and diseases | Not tested | Not listed |
Sources
7 sources behind the verdicts on this page. 6 chart entries cite no source and are marked as tradition only.
Show all 7 sources
Same family (Lamiaceae): Basil, Mint, Sage, Oregano, Rosemary.
What grows well with your thyme?
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