What plants should not be planted next to peppers: experienced gardeners shared their secrets

08.01.2023 15:12
Updated: 13.04.2023 08:33

When growing sweet peppers, you have to take into account a lot of important factors, since the slightest mistake in technology can lead to crop loss.

It is especially important to choose the right neighbors, because some crops can simply ruin the vegetable.

What should absolutely not be grown next to peppers

Related plants

An expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh notes that it is prohibited to plant related crops close to each other.

Otherwise, the vegetables will constantly get sick. In addition, you will have to spend time fighting parasites. It is absolutely not worth planting tomatoes, potatoes and eggplants nearby.

Spicy herbs

Many people plant greens next to their "main" crops, but this method is not suitable for peppers. Because of the greens, the vegetable will not receive the required amount of nutrients.

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In addition, some types of spices can attract insects.

Hot pepper varieties

Such an undertaking may not lead to the best results. If a hot "comrade" grows nearby, then the bell pepper is bitter and has unpleasant taste qualities.

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Content
  1. What should absolutely not be grown next to peppers
  2. Related plants
  3. Spicy herbs
  4. Hot pepper varieties