About this guild
Cucumbers, zucchini, choko, luffa, pumpkins, and melons need pollinators, warm soil, and pest-trap flowers nearby. Sprawling habit suits bed edges or Three Sisters mounds with corn and beans.
NZ note
Subtropical melons need the longest frost-free window — see Heat Lover guild overlap.
Plants in Cucurbit Guild
5 species — tap for individual companion guides and spacing.
Planting tips
- Hand-pollinate if fruit sets poorly — pollinator strips help.
- Powdery mildew: improve airflow; avoid overhead watering late in the day.
- Nasturtiums and radish companions appear throughout the matrix.
Use the compatibility matrix
Filter to Cucurbit Guild to see green (beneficial), red (incompatible), and grey (neutral) for every pair. Desktop: hover cells. Mobile: tap for details and sources.
- Filter — guild pre-selected in the matrix URL
- Compare — row × column shows each relationship
- Plan — share the URL or download the PDF guide