Borage - Attracts beneficial insects, repels pests, and adds trace minerals to the soil
Chives - Improve strawberry flavor and deter pests Thyme - Repels certain pests Mint - Deters aphids and other insects
Asparagus - Strawberries and asparagus have compatible root systems and emerge around the same time in spring
Bush beans - Repel beetles and other pests, and add nitrogen to the soil Spinach - Contains saponins that act as a natural pest repellent Lettuce - Grows well with strawberries and helps retain moisture
Sweet alyssum - Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings that prey on strawberry pests. Also attracts pollinators
Marigolds - Repel nematodes and other pests Nasturtiums - Trap aphids away from strawberries and add nutrients to the soil
Avoid planting strawberries near members of the brassica family (broccoli, cabbage, etc.), fennel, tomatoes, potatoes, and sunflowers, as they can compete for nutrients or spread diseases