Companion for Pepper Plants | Companion Plants That Benefit Peppers

Everyone wants to have those vibrant color peppers in their gardens. Paring pepper with the right companion plant increases its growth.

Planting companion plants with pepper plants has a lot of benefits. There are different types of plants, like basil, carrots, marigolds, etc., which can be grown as a companion plants with pepper to speed up their growth and protect them from different diseases and pests.

The article below lists some of the most common companion plants you should plant near pepper and why. We also listed some plants that should be avoided when planting near pepper plants. So let’s get to it.

Pepper Companion Plant:

Basil:

Basil is one of the best companion plants of pepper. The condition it creates around pepper plants is ideal for thriving a healthy plant. It has very nice foliage, which not only attracts different kinds of pollinators but also keeps different insects from the pepper plant. Another reason it is a good companion plant is it keeps the soil moisture, which is very effective for pepper plants.

Basil repels every possible harmful insect-like mosquitoes, flies, spider mites, aphids, and much more.

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Cilantro:

Cilantro is also considered a very good companion plant not only to pepper but other plants. It has a very pungent smell, which hides the stinging smell of pepper plants. The smell of cilantro is good for pepper because it attracts different, helpful insects, like lacewings and ladybugs, but also distracts other dangerous pests.

Onions:

Onions are considered one of the most effective hot pepper companion plants, including green pepper. Due to its distinct smell, it keeps different insects like a worm, aphids even small animals away from the peppers. It goes the same for others in the family of onions, like garlic.

Rosemary:

In the herbs category, rosemary is found to be very useful due to its therapeutic properties. Rosemary keeps the soil moist by reducing the rate of evaporation. Due to its size, it also protects the pepper plant from winds and sun when it grows tall.

Carrots:

Some people say you shouldn’t grow carrots with pepper because they are ground crops, which will cause competition for resources with pepper. Well, let me tell you, I have been planting carrots along with pepper, and both plants are doing very well each year. Carrots and peppers have different requirements and needs, so they don’t compete for nutrients. The carrots don’t allow other weeds to grow, which could attract different pests. Another benefit is that it loses the soil by breaking it up, which helps the main crop grow easily. So I think carrots are one of the best companion for pepper plants.

Parsley:

In the art of companion planting, parsley is the most common one, especially with pepper plants. It has long wide leaves which cover a lot of areas that prevent growing weeds.

Chamomile:

The chamomile is also considered an effective sweet companion plant which is also suited for green pepper plants. This plant not only repels different insects but also attracts a lot of pollinators, which is very beneficial for pepper growth. It produces flowers that have a distinct smell and are found to have anti-fungal properties which protect pepper plants from diseases. The chamomile also uses little possible water, so you don’t need to worry sucking all the moisture from the soil.

Thyme:

Growing the Thyme plant as a companion has many benefits like attracting pollinators and protecting the pepper plant from insects. It also prevents itself, along with pepper plants, from different diseases.

Tomatoes:

The tomato is considered a very effective companion for pepper plants in vegetables due to its easy-to-grow nature. Peppers and tomatoes have the same type of plant and have the same requirements, which is why you don’t need any extra work for the companion plant. You can also grow heirloom tomatoes with pepper plants.

Tube Flowers:

Different types of tubes, like bee balm, baptisia, snapdragon, etc., are considered good bell pepper companion plants, also suited for normal peppers. They are helpful for attracting pollinators like bees, hamming birds, etc. They also provide a pretty good view and increase the look of your garden.

Here is a video about pepper companion plants

Marigolds:

These flowers seem pretty beautiful but its also be effective against nematodes in the soil. The marigold is a very good companion plant for pepper because it releases alpha terthienyl in the soil, which is toxic for nematodes. Marigolds is a little bit different than other companion plants; you have to plant them two to three months before the actual main crop because it takes time to grow.

White Clover:

Most people think clover is just a normal weed, but it’s more than that. It is found to be very effective as a companion plant when planted next to the pepper plant. What it does is improve the structure of the soil by adding nitrogen to it.

What Not to Plant with Peppers:

Besides the companion plants, there are plants you should avoid plants near peppers because they are not good for growth. Some of those plants are listed below, and why you should avoid them.

Fennel:

Fennel is a healthy plant, but you should avoid planting it near pepper because it releases a toxic substance that affects the growth of pepper. It slows down the growth rate of pepper which ultimately reduces the rate of total yield.

Related: Blueberry Companion Plants.

Brassicas:

Brassicas like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, etc, are good vegetables to grow. You should not plant them near peppers as companion plants because they can compete with peppers for water and nutrients. It also attracts different pests and worms.

Beans:

I like beans, and I also like to grow them, but not along with pepper plants because they compete well for nutrients and space. Also, beans attract different pests, which is dangerous for pepper.

Potatoes:

Potatoes are one of the most edible plants, but you should not consider planting them near peppers because they both are susceptible to a similar disease, blight. Planting close to one another increases its risk and chances.

Corn:

Everyone likes corn, but it’s not a suitable companion plant for pepper plants. It is because it attracts different pests, like earworms. It also has a long shadow, which overshadows pepper plants, and doesn’t have enough sun is dangerous for every plant.

Conclusion:

Choosing companion plants near pepper plants is important because if you choose those listed above and recommend them as companion plants, it boosts the pepper plants’ growth. If you can’t find the above-listed plants or have an issue with them, then feel free to reach out to me or just comment below, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.