Fennel is often “blacklisted” from the garden bed as a companion because it secretes chemicals that suppress the growth of all neighboring plants, especially nightshades (tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, eggplants). It can also inhibit germination.
That said, some of this “bad fennel” reputation is wildly exaggerated because nearby plants will still grow. That said, the prudent gardener will plant fennel a few feet away from their other plants. We’ll update the page to avoid confusion. Thanks for your comment.
Fennel is often “blacklisted” from the garden bed as a companion because it secretes chemicals that suppress the growth of all neighboring plants, especially nightshades (tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, eggplants). It can also inhibit germination.
That said, some of this “bad fennel” reputation is wildly exaggerated because nearby plants will still grow. That said, the prudent gardener will plant fennel a few feet away from their other plants. We’ll update the page to avoid confusion. Thanks for your comment.