What to plant next to Mint
The neighbours on this page are sorted by what the evidence shows: a proven benefit, good with a condition, simply compatible, or to keep apart. Each group says why, and the sources are listed at the end of the page.
Compatible
Cabbage
Red cabbage
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Kohlrabi
Kale
Pak choi
Savoy cabbage
Pointed cabbage
Romanesco
Chinese cabbage
Collard greens
Broccoli rabe
They grow together without a known conflict, but the benefits traditionally claimed for these pairings are not proven.
Why it helps
Mixing crops in the same bed spreads the risk: pests find their target harder, the soil is used at different depths and flowers bring in the insects that pollinate and hunt aphids.
| Spacing in the row | 45 cm (18 in) |
|---|---|
| In a 30 cm (1 ft) square | 1 per square |
| Crop rotation group | Herbs, flowers and perennials |
| Sow outdoors | Apr–May |
| Harvest | May–Oct |
Mint: spacing, plants per square and companions →
Plan it in the garden
The planner warns you when two crops with a documented shared risk, such as tomatoes and potatoes, end up next to each other, so you can fix the layout before planting.
Start Planning Your GardenSources
The class of each neighbour on this page rests on these sources.
- The Myth of Companion Plantings (L. Chalker-Scott) — Washington State University Extension for: compatible; checked 2026-10-28