Permaculture companion plants for Lettuce

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Common bean	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phaseolus_vulgaris Edible Water requirement Moist Light requirement full sun USDA Hardiness zone 2-11 Alternate name pole bean, climbing bean, french bean, bush bean, dwarf bean, Kidney bean Soil type light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) Family Fabaceae or Leguminosae Height 2.0 German name Stangenbohne Layer Vines Edible parts Leaves, Seed, Seedpod Life cycle Annual Utility N-fixer Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Phaseolus vulgaris	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	Show Edit
Runner Bean	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phaseolus_coccineus Edible 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	Edible parts Leaves, Seed 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) 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 Height 1.0 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 Utility nitrogen-fixer	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	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta_vulgaris Edible Water requirement Moist Light requirement full sun USDA Hardiness zone 4-8 Soil type light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) Family Chenopodiaceae Height 0.9 German name Rübe Edible parts Leaves, Root Life cycle Biennial Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Beta vulgaris craca	rarely perennial.	Show Edit
Carrot	Edible Water requirement Moist Light requirement full sun USDA Hardiness zone 3-10 Soil type light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) Family Apiaceae or Umbelliferae Height 1.2 German name Möhre, Karotte Edible parts Leaves, Root Life cycle Biennial 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 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 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 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 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 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	Edible parts Fruit, Leaves Layer Vines USDA Hardiness zone 9-11 Life cycle Annual Light requirement full sun Water requirement Moist Soil type light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) 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 date Height 2 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 fruit is depurative, diuretic, emollient, purgative and resolvent	Annual, self-fertile climber whose fruit is a popular ingredient for salads. #### 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. #### Links [Cucumber @ West Coast Seeds](https://www.westcoastseeds.com/products/patio-snacker)	Show Edit
Marigold	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calendula_officinalis Growth Medium Water requirement Moist Light requirement full sun, partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 2-11 Alternate name Pot Marigold, Common Marigold, Scotch Marigold, Ruddles Soil type light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) Family Asteraceae or Compositae Height 0.6 German name Ringelblume Edible parts Flowers, Leaves, Seed Life cycle Annual 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 Utility Repels nematodes	### 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 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	Edible parts Bulb, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seed Layer Herbs USDA Hardiness zone 3-9 Life cycle Annual Light requirement full sun Water requirement Moist Soil type light (sandy), medium Propagation method seed - direct sow, seed - transplant When to plant (outdoors) spring or fall Height 0.6 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	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 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 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	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strawberry Edible Water requirement Moist Light requirement full sun, partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 4-8 Soil type light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) Family Rosaceae Height 0.3 German name Erdbeere Layer Herbs Edible parts Fruit, Leaves Utility Ground cover Life cycle Perennial Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Fragaria x ananassa	Perennial plant which is mostly grown annually.	Show Edit
Okra	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okra Edible 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 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	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thymus_vulgaris Edible Growth Medium Water requirement Dry, Moist Light requirement full sun USDA Hardiness zone 5-11 Layer Herbs Alternate name Garden thyme, Wild Thyme, Samon-phyu, Timo, Tomillo, Thym, Common thyme, German thyme, Thyme Soil type light (sandy), medium Family Lamiaceae or Labiatae Height 0.2 German name Thymian Edible parts Flowers, Leaves Life cycle Perennial Leaves Evergreen Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Thymus vulgaris		Show Edit
Pea	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pea Edible 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 N-fixer Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Pisum sativum		Show Edit
Kohlrabi	Edible 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 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	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melothria_scabra German name Cucamelon, Mexikanische Mini-Gurke Layer Vines Light requirement full sun 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 When to plant (outdoors) at last frost When to plant (indoors) 3-4 weeks before last frost Life cycle Annual Propagation method seed - direct sow, seed - transplant When to plant (transplant) 1 week after last frost	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