What to plant next to sweet peppers: an agronomist named the best options
Many people know that the proximity of different crops on a plot can be both harmful and very useful.
Plants are living organisms, each with its own characteristics, and they mutually influence each other.
Let's consider together with the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", landscape designer and scientist-agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , what neighbors are favorable for bell peppers. Experts believe that these are spicy herbs. Which ones exactly?
- Dill and coriander will repel aphids and attract beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings.
- Marjoram, oregano, parsley and green onions are also good neighbors for peppers. These plants are considered "companions" of peppers.
- Basil is the most desirable neighbor for pepper. More than 50 varieties of basil can grow next to pepper and bring great benefits. Basil grows well in this case and gives an excellent harvest.
Its scent repels flies, mosquitoes and other harmful insects. In addition, the bright color of basil (green or purple) harmonizes perfectly with the different colors of pepper fruits.
So the beds acquire a very elegant appearance. Peppers growing next to basil become unusually fragrant, their taste is deeper and richer.
It is important to grow herbs next to peppers - both crops only benefit from this!
Earlier we wrote that it is better to plant next to zucchini .
