The 9 Best Companion Plants For Peppers

Basil: This herb can improve the flavor of peppers and also repels pests like mosquitoes and thrips.

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Onions: They help deter pests that can harm pepper plants, such as aphids and beetles.

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Garlic: Acts as a natural repellent for pests and can improve the disease resistance of peppers.

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Carrots: Their roots help loosen the soil, allowing better nutrient and water access for pepper roots.

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Spinach: Grows well alongside peppers and can provide ground cover to help retain soil moisture.

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Tomatoes: They share similar growing requirements with peppers and can mutually benefit from each other’s presence.

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Marigolds: These flowers can repel nematodes and other pests, protecting pepper plants.

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Parsley: Helps enhance the flavor of pepper plants and can attract beneficial insects that prey on pepper pests.

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