Ginger can be a great addition to your garden, especially using it in companion planting. Using companion planting with ginger can help out other crops in your garden and your ginger crop itself.
Like companion planting with horseradish, ginger can grow with many other plants in the garden as it doesn’t have any detrimental effects directly on other crops. But there are some companion plants for ginger that stand out and offer the most benefits and there are a few that should be avoided.
In this article, we go over what are good companion plants for ginger and what you should not grow with ginger in the garden.
When choosing where to plant ginger in your garden keep in mind that ginger prefers morning sun and to be shaded from the hot afternoon sun. So crops that can provide a good amount of shade like pole beans or fruit trees are a great option as a companion plant with ginger.
Common Pests of Ginger
Ginger can help repel pests with its strong smell, this is what makes it a good companion crop for other garden crops. But while ginger can repel some pests, it also has some that it is susceptible to.
- Aphids
- Gophers
- Nematodes
- Spider Mites
- Thrips
Good Companion Plants for Ginger
- Beans
- Bell Peppers
- Cardamon
- Cilantro
- Fruit Shrubs
- Fruit Trees
- Hot Peppers
- Lemon Grass
- Nasturtiums
- Peas
- Turmeric
Peas and Beans, especially pole beans, are good companion plants for ginger because they will shade the ginger from the hot sun and also they add nitrogen to the soil.
Fruit Trees and Fruit Shrubs such as apple trees, peach trees, apricots, cherry trees, and pear trees all benefit from ginger’s ability to repel harmful pests. Also ginger benefits from the shade from the hot afternoon sun provided by the fruit tree.
Nasturtiums have the same water requirements as ginger. Plus the biggest reason that these can be a good companion crop for ginger is that they can draw away harmful insects like aphids from your ginger crop.
Tumeric is a good companion plant for ginger and all of the other plants that ginger makes a good companion to. Also these two like the same soil type. Find tumeric companion plants.
What Not To Grow With Ginger In The Garden
- Eggplant
- Tomatoes
- Walnut Trees
Walnut Trees release juglone, which is a toxin. It can be harmful to other plants growing nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions About Companion Planting With Ginger
Ginger is a great companion plant for many crops because of its ability to repel pests and harmful insects with its strong odor. The smell that ginger has can help repel aphids, nematodes, spider mites, thrips, and even gophers.
You can start planting ginger seed pieces in the early spring after the last frost for your area. If you are in a more tropical climate area, then plant ginger seed at the start of the wet season.
