There is a common saying in the gardening world that "what grows together, goes together." While that is most certainly true taste-wise
This method, called companion planting, is the practice of cultivating plants in proximity to one another to enhance growth, increase yields, and repel pests.
Native American tribes such as the Iroquois and Cherokee employed this method, known as the "Three Sisters" when planting corn
Peas, beans and lentils make fantastic companions to cucumbers as they fix nitrogen levels in the soil and enrich it with essential nutrients for growth
As part of the Three Sisters farming method, corn acts as a natural trellis for cucumbers to climb, maximizing space utilization
Planting radishes alongside cucumbers can help repel pesky cucumber beetles that can wreak havoc on your backyard crop