Peas and spinach. Good companion plant?

[idaksmoore]

I'd like to plant peas in a teepee shape, however there's obviously gonna be a lot of soil left in the middle. Would it be good to plant spinach there as a companion plant or will it be too shady? Any other suggestion for a companion plant in the middle of this pea teepee?
Thanks,
Ida

[JanR]

Lettuce would be good too.

[idaksmoore]

Maybe I'll try both. thanks. ida

[worldharmony]

It's my understanding that pea plants provide nitrogen to the soil, and that spinach thrives on nitrogen. It'll thrive if you plant the spinach next to the peas as well- you don't have to use the space underneath. The main reason I don't use the space underneath is that I don't want to crowd the plants and reduce the nutrients. If both of your plants thrive I hope you'll post photos!