Every summer resident strives to grow pepper, but sometimes hordes of pests prevent them from achieving their goal.
If you plan your plot correctly, you can forget about this misfortune. A well-chosen place for pepper and the right "neighbor" will provide excellent protection from pests.
What to plant next to peppers
Experienced gardeners have identified several crops that can be safely planted next to bell peppers. These include:
- garlic;
- onion;
- basil;
- marigold;
- nasturtium.
Thus, you can choose a “neighbor” for peppers based on practicality, or you can simply plant flowers that will not yield a harvest, but will repel pests with their aroma.
What should not be planted next to peppers
There are plants that have a negative effect on pepper. Some crops take away nutrition, others suffer from the same ailments. This list includes:
- nightshade;
- legumes;
- fennel;
- dill.
It is better to find another place on the plot for these crops. Otherwise, you will not be able to scare away the pests, and the pepper will develop worse in general.
