Companion Planting: Zucchini
Cucurbita pepo
Spacing: 1 per square foot.
Plant these nearby
- Marigold — Marigolds deter squash bugs and beetles.
- Nasturtium — Nasturtium is a trap crop that draws aphids away from squash.
Keep these apart
- Winter Squash — Crowding squash varieties together increases powdery mildew spread.