Permaculture companion plants for Lettuce

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Common bean	USDA Hardiness zone 2-11 Life cycle Annual Light requirement Full sun Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Height 2.0 Layer Vines Utility Nitrogen fixer Edible True Edible parts Leaves, Seed, Seedpod Propagation method Seed - transplant, Seed - direct sow When to plant (outdoors) 1 week after last frost, 12-14 weeks before first frost When to plant (indoors) 2-4 weeks before last frost Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phaseolus_vulgaris Alternate name Pole bean, Climbing bean, French bean, Bush bean, Dwarf bean, Kidney bean, Green bean Family Fabaceae, Leguminosae German name Stangenbohne Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Phaseolus vulgaris Germination temperature 16-18°c (70-80°f) Soil pH 6.0-6.8 Seed planting depth 2.5 cm Spacing 16cm Germination time 4-10 days Days to harvest 45-85 Growth Fast Dutch name Sperzieboon	This entry describes all varieties of the common bean. This includes vining and bush/darf varities. The common bean is an annual plant and includes a lot of varieties with a different names depending on their style of growths (see alternate names). These include the kidney bean, the navy bean, the pinto bean, the french bean and the wax bean ### Links [Beans Seed Starting Tips @ Harvest to Table](https://harvesttotable.com/beans-seed-starting-tips/) ### Propagation - direct sow Direct-sow beans in spring after all danger of frost has passed and soil is at least 16°C (60°F). In warm-winter regions, sow beans in late summer for harvest in winter. Time sowing so that beans come to harvest before the first frost.	Show Edit
Runner Bean	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phaseolus_coccineus Edible true Growth Fast Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun USDA Hardiness zone 1-12 Alternate name Scarlet runner, scarlet runner bean, scarlet conqueror, fire bean, mammoth, red giant phaseolus coccineus ssppolyanthus (cache bean) Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Fabaceae or leguminosae Height 3.0 Edible parts Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seed, Seedpod Life cycle Annual, Perennial Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Phaseolus coccineus		Show Edit
Broad Bean	USDA Hardiness zone 4-8 Life cycle Annual Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Height 1.0 Utility Nitrogen fixer Edible parts Leaves, Seed Propagation method Seed - direct sow, Seed - transplant When to plant (outdoors) 6 weeks after sowing them in pots When to plant (transplant) 6 weeks after sowing them in pots Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicia_faba Growth Fast Alternate name fava bean, faba bean, Broad bean, or faba bean Varieties with smaller, harder seeds that are fed to horses or other animals are called field bean, tic bean or tick bean Horse bean Family Fabaceae or Leguminosae German name Ackerbohne Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Vicia faba major Spacing 20cm Propagation - Direct sowing Feb-April; Oct-Nov Germination time 21 days Propagation - Transplanting sow in deep pots in cool, frost-free place Soil pH 6.0-6.8	Easy-to-grow, cool-season crop whose green pods, or white or green beans make a great ingredient for soups, stews and salads. Grows best in temperatures ranging from 60° to 65°F (15-18°C) but will tolerate a range from 40°F (4.4°C) - 75°F (24°C). Can be grown in containers but need a lot of space. After harvest they can be frozen, canned or dried for storage.	Show Edit
Beet	USDA Hardiness zone 4-8 Life cycle Biennial Light requirement Full sun Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Leaves Deciduous Height 0.9 Edible True Edible parts Leaves, Root Propagation method Seed - direct sow, Seed - transplant When to plant (outdoors) 2-3 weeks before last frost, 6-8 weeks before the first frost When to plant (indoors) 6-8 weeks before last frost When to plant (transplant) 2 weeks before last frost Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/beta_vulgaris Family Chenopodiaceae German name Rübe Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=beta vulgaris craca Soil pH 6.0-6.8 Germination temperature 10°c (50°f) Germination time 5-12 days Seed planting depth 1.5 cm Spacing 20cm Days to maturity 45-65 Alternate name Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris Conditiva Group, beetroot	### Links [How to Grow Beets @ Harvest to Table](https://harvesttotable.com/how_to_grow_beets/)	Show Edit
Carrot	Edible parts Leaves, Root USDA Hardiness zone 3-10 Life cycle Biennial Light requirement Full sun Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Height 1.2 Family Apiaceae or Umbelliferae German name Möhre, Karotte Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Daucus carota sativus		Show Edit
Sweet cherry	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prunus_avium Edible true Growth Fast Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 3-7 Layer Trees Alternate name Sweet cherry Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Rosaceae Height 18.0 German name Süßkirsche Habitat true Edible parts Fruit, Seed Utility Animal feed, Attracts insects, Hedgerow Life cycle Perennial Leaves Deciduous Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Prunus avium		Show Edit
Sour cherry	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prunus_cerasus Edible true Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 3-7 Layer Trees Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Rosaceae Height 6.0 German name Sauerkirsche Habitat true Edible uses Oil, tea Edible parts Fruit, Seed Utility Animal feed, Attracts insects, Hedgerow, Wind breaker Life cycle Perennial Leaves Deciduous Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Prunus cerasus		Show Edit
Chervil	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chervil Edible true Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade, Full shade USDA Hardiness zone 6-9 Alternate name Garden chervil Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Apiaceae or umbelliferae Height 0.5 German name Echte kerbel Edible parts Leaves, Root Life cycle Biennial Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Anthriscus cerefolium		Show Edit
Cucumber	USDA Hardiness zone 9-11 Life cycle Annual Light requirement Full sun Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Height 2 Layer Vines Edible parts Fruit, Leaves Propagation method Seed - direct sow, Seed - transplant When to plant (outdoors) 1 week after last frost When to plant (indoors) 2-3 weeks before last frost When to plant (transplant) 1 week after last frost Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucumber Family Cucurbitaceae German name Gurke Days to maturity 50-65 Spacing 23cm Soil pH 6.0-6.8 Germination temperature 15-30°C (60-85°F) Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Cucumis sativus Medicinal True Medicinal parts Fruit	Annual, self-fertile climber whose fruit is a popular ingredient for salads. The plant will develop male and female flowers. You can recognize the female by having a tiny cucumber underneath. Sometimes the plant develops a lot of male flowers first, so be patient. If you don’t see any bees pollinating. Take a male and put it on all the female flowers. #### Propagation Direct sow when soil is warm enough in early summer. Sow seeds individually indoors 3-4 weeks before planting outside into warm soil. Use bottom heat if possible. Transplant when plants develop third leaf. #### Medicinal Fruit is depurative, diuretic, emollient, purgative and resolvent #### Links [Cucumber @ West Coast Seeds](https://www.westcoastseeds.com/products/patio-snacker)	Show Edit
Pot marigold	USDA Hardiness zone 2-11 Life cycle Annual Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Height 0.6 Utility Repels nematodes Edible parts Flowers, Leaves, Seed Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calendula_officinalis Growth Medium Alternate name Calendula, Common marigold, Scotch marigold, Ruddles Family Asteraceae or compositae German name Ringelblume Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Calendula officinalis Germination temperature 21°c (70°f) Germination time 6-14 days Soil pH 5.5-7.0 Spacing 15cm Days to maturity 60	A flowering plant of the daisy family Asteraceae, the marigold is probably native to southern Europe, however, its long cultivation history makes its precise origin unknown. Marigolds can range in colour from white through yellow and orange to red and even pink. ### Propagation - Direct sow Direct sow in spring when light frost is still possible. Can be sown until early summer for fall blooms. ### Propagation - Transplant Sow indoors in late winter, transplant outside when risk of heavy frost has passed. #### Links [Calendula @ West Coast Seeds](https://www.westcoastseeds.com/products/zeolights-organic)	Show Edit
Marjoram	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marjoram Edible true Water requirement Dry, Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 6-9 Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Lamiaceae or labiatae Height 0.6 German name Majoran Layer Herbs Edible parts Leaves Life cycle Perennial Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Origanum majorana		Show Edit
Onion	USDA Hardiness zone 3-9 Life cycle Annual Light requirement Full sun Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium Height 0.6 Layer Herbs Edible parts Bulb, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seed Propagation method Seed - direct sow, Seed - transplant When to plant (outdoors) Spring or fall Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onion Alternate name Garden onion Family Alliaceae German name Zwiebel Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Allium cepa Germination temperature 50°f, 10°c Propagation - Transplanting Seed indoors 6 weeks before transplanting in the garden Spacing 2-6 inches Soil pH 6.0-7.0 Genus Allium	While the Onion is a biennial/ perennial plant, it is mostly grown annually for it's edible leaves and bulbs. Shallot is a popular and well-known variety Can be grown from seeds or sets.	Show Edit
Parsnip	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parsnip Edible true Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 4-8 Alternate name Wild parsnip Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Apiaceae or umbelliferae Height 1.0 German name Pastinake Layer Roots Edible parts Leaves, Root, Seed Warning Weed potential Life cycle Biennial Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Pastinaca sativa		Show Edit
Radish	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radish Edible true Growth Fast Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 2-11 Alternate name Cultivated radish Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Brassicaceae or cruciferae Height 0.5 German name Rettich Layer Roots Edible parts Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seed, Seedpod Edible uses Oil Warning Weed potential Life cycle Annual Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Raphanus sativus		Show Edit
Strawberry	USDA Hardiness zone 4-8 Life cycle Perennial Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Height 0.3 Layer Herbs Utility Ground cover Edible True Edible parts Fruit, Leaves Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strawberry Family Rosaceae German name Erdbeere Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Fragaria x ananassa Dutch name Aardbei Danish name Jordbær	Perennial plant which is mostly grown annually.	Show Edit
Okra	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okra Edible true Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun USDA Hardiness zone 5-11 Alternate name A-koto, angu, apala, asowntem, bakhua-mun, bamia, bandakka, bendi, bhindee, bhindi, binda, bindi, bondo, cantarela, derere rechipudzi, derere, dheras, dherosh, enmomi, fetri, gombaut, gombo, gumbo, guro, gusha, hakuyot, idelele, ikhievbo, ilasha, ilo, ka fei huang kui, kacang bendi, kaganh lender, kandia, kandjie, kopi arab, krachiap-mon, kubewa, lafeu, lieka, loka, maana, ma-lontho, mesta, muomi, miagorro, nathando, nkruma, obori, ochro, okworu, okwulu, otigo-iwoka, pahari bendi, pingpesi, poot barang, pui, quiabo, quimbambo, saluyot a bunga, sayur bendi, taku, uisul hme, vandakai, vandikkai, vendal, wayika, you-padi Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Malvaceae Height 1.0 Layer Herbs Edible parts Fruit, Leaves, Root, Seed Edible uses Oil Warning Weed potential Life cycle Annual, Perennial Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Abelmoschus esculentus		Show Edit
Broccoli	Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 2-11 Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Brassicaceae or Cruciferae Height 0.9 German name Brokkoli Edible parts Flowers, Leaves Life cycle Annual, Biennial Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Brassica oleracea italica Days to maturity 50-100 Spacing 45cm Soil pH 6.0-7.0 Germination time 7-10 days Germination temperature 4°C (40°F) When to plant (indoors) 6-8 weeks before last frost	Annual green vegetable plant. Head and stalk is edible. ### Propagation - Direct sow Sow seeds 7cm apart, thin when seedlings reach 5-7cm in height. ### Propagation - Transplant Start seeds 6-8 weeks before your last frost date, or 2-3 weeks before last frost date. Plant outside when seedlings are 4-6 weeks old, or have 4-5 leaves. #### Links [Broccoli @ Almanac](https://www.almanac.com/plant/broccoli)	Show Edit
Passion fruit	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passiflora_edulis Edible true Growth Fast Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun USDA Hardiness zone 9-12 Layer Vines Alternate name Purple granadilla, passion fruit, granadilla, aul aanp, bai xiang guo, buah negeri, buah susu, garendal, granadiglia, granadilho, grenadille, ji dan guo, kudamonotokeiso, liliko'i, linmangkon, louki, magalendendele, maracuja-roxo, maracuya, markisa, maseche, matunda, munchi, obutunda, pasionaria, purpurgrenadille, qaranidila, sawarot, soh-brap, tikeiso, common passionfruit, fleur de la passion, flor de la pasión, granadiglia incarnata, granadilla, grenadella, kalala, maracayú, maracujá, maracujá azedo, maracujá-comum, maracujá-de-comer, maracujá-de-ponche, maracujá-do-mato, maracujá-doce, maracujá-mirim, maracujá-peroba, maracujá-preto, maracujá-redondo, maracuya, pasiflora, passiflora, passiflorae acetum folium, passiflore, passion flower, passion fruit, passion fruit\|wel dodam, passionsblume, passionsfrukt, purple granadilla, purple passionflower Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Passifloraceae Height 9.0 Edible uses Oil Warning Weed potential Edible parts Fruit Life cycle Perennial Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Passiflora edulis		Show Edit
Thyme	USDA Hardiness zone 5-11 Life cycle Perennial Light requirement Full sun Water requirement Dry, Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium Leaves Evergreen Height 0.1-0.3m Layer Herbs Edible true Edible parts Flowers, Leaves Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thymus_vulgaris Growth Medium Alternate name Garden thyme, Wild Thyme, Samon-phyu, Timo, Tomillo, Thym, Common thyme, German thyme, Thyme Family Lamiaceae or Labiatae German name Thymian Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Thymus vulgaris		Show Edit
Pea	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pea Edible true Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun Soil type Light (sandy), Medium Family Fabaceae or leguminosae Height 2.0 German name Erbse Layer Vines USDA Hardiness zone 3-9 Edible parts Leaves, Seed Life cycle Annual Utility Nitrogen fixer Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Pisum sativum		Show Edit
Kohlrabi	Edible true Growth Fast Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 4-8 Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Brassicaceae or cruciferae Height 0.5 Alternate name German turnip German name Kohlrabi Edible parts Leaves, Stem Life cycle Annual, Biennial Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Brassica oleracea gongylodes		Show Edit
Dill	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dill Edible true Growth Medium Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun USDA Hardiness zone 2-11 Soil type Light (sandy), Medium Family Apiaceae or umbelliferae Height 0.8 Layer Herbs German name Dill Edible parts Leaves, Seed Life cycle Annual Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Anethum graveolens		Show Edit
Coriander	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coriander Water requirement Dry, Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 2-11 Alternate name Cilantro, chinese parsley, dhania Soil type Light (sandy), Medium Family Apiaceae or Umbelliferae Height 0.5 German name Koriander Layer Herbs Days to maturity 45-60 Spacing 5cm Germination time 5-10 days Germination temperature 15°C (60°F) Utility Repels aphids, Repels potato beetles, Repels spider mites Edible parts Leaves, Seed Edible uses Oil Life cycle Annual Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Coriandrum sativum	Annual herb where all parts are edible. ### Propagation - Direct sowing Direct sow in early spring after risk of frost. ### Propagation - Transplanting Avoid transplanting, as cilantro is quick to bolt under any stress. #### Links [Coriander @ West Coast Seeds](https://www.westcoastseeds.com/products/santo-organic)	Show Edit
Cucamelon	Life cycle Annual Light requirement Full sun Layer Vines Propagation method Seed - direct sow, Seed - transplant When to plant (outdoors) At last frost When to plant (indoors) 3-4 weeks before last frost When to plant (transplant) 1 week after last frost Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melothria_scabra German name Cucamelon, Mexikanische mini-gurke Days to maturity 60-70 Spacing 23cm Soil pH 6.5-7.0 Germination temperature 15-30°c (60-85°f) Alternate name Mouse melon Family Cucurbitaceae When to start outdoors (weeks) -3 Days to harvest 67	Corn, Sunflowers and any other high growing plant, can act as a trellis. #### Propagation Direct sow when soil temperatures reach 15°C (60°F). Plant inside 3-4 weeks before planting outside, and use bottom-heat to help germination. Transplant when plant develop their third true leaf. #### Links [Cucamelon @ West Coast Seeds](https://www.westcoastseeds.com/products/cucamelon)	Show Edit