What can be planted next to peppers?

Bulgarian pepper is a whimsical and heat-loving plant, the development of which directly depends on who it is adjacent to on the site or in the greenhouse. It is worth considering in more detail which crops can be planted near the pepper on the open ground – in the garden – or in greenhouse conditions, and which crops should be abandoned.

When choosing crops that will huddle next to pepper, it is worth considering the growing conditions, methods of carrying out preventive measures, as well as care options. A pepper can have several optimal neighbors.

Pepper is a crop with excessive sensitivity to any temperature changes. Therefore, landing on the north side of the corn will be an excellent protection from the cool wind and drafts.

A convenient option, as eggplants are unpretentious in care and endure temperature changes. Growing such a crop next to pepper will significantly reduce the labor costs for plant maintenance.

Pepper can be combined in the garden only with some varieties of cabbage. Most gardeners plant in the neighborhood:

Another good neighborhood option, where carrots will act as a protector from excessive evaporation of moisture. Planting the crop will prevent cracking of the soil even at high temperatures, so the pepper will grow healthy and strong.

Great for planting in the neighborhood in open ground. The only condition will be the placement of crops in such a way that a pumpkin does not grow nearby, otherwise both plants will be infected with serious diseases.

A good planting option for peppers. Bean Functions:

• soil saturation with nitrogen;
• pest protection;
• ensuring active growth.

Peppers and tomatoes are crops from the same family, so planting them next door is not a bad idea. But there are a number of contraindications that need to be taken into account.

1. Tomatoes require regular airing. Peppers, on the contrary, do not tolerate drafts and are very demanding on warm air.
2. Plants have similar diseases. Therefore, if at least one culture is infected, the risk of infection of the second one increases.

They are distinguished by the active production of phytoncides, which accelerate the growth of vegetables and protect them from the effects of bacterial or fungal infections. Therefore, often in the garden you can find onions or garlic near pepper ovaries.

They will protect peppers from dangerous bacteria and will positively affect the yield of the bush. Usually planted nearby:

Surprisingly, weedy species can also improve yields and become protectors for pepper crops. This is explained by the specific smell of most weeds, which repels pests:

As for flowers, you can plant petunia, calendula or chamomile next to pepper. Finally, pepper will go well with strawberries.

Mixed plantings are justified only if it is planned to develop a new variety that will grow in special conditions and have improved characteristics. So, many species were bred in order to develop crop protection from pests.

A polycarbonate greenhouse can accommodate many different plants and animals. Therefore, before planting pepper, it is worthwhile to carefully consider where and what culture will be placed. The simultaneous development of different plants can lead to difficulties if you do not correctly approach the distribution of seedlings.

Nearby in the greenhouse, spicy herbs and ornamental plants are mainly planted, including:

• basil;
• coriander;
• marigold;
• parsley;
• dill;
• thyme.

And this is not a complete list of available options, which are easy to plant. The listed plants will be excellent neighbors. If we consider more serious crops, then pepper will be happy to grow along with:

• radish;
• leaf lettuce;
• spinach.

Plus, small plants planted in the neighborhood, in their location almost at the very ground. Such “kids” will protect the soil from excessive evaporation, which will positively affect the health of the pepper bushes.

Summing up, let’s name the top 3 best neighbors.

1. Carrot. A universal option that will prevent the soil from drying out and share nutrients.
2. Cucumbers. Surprisingly, in a greenhouse, pepper gets along well with a heat-loving plant, despite the variety’s need for abundant lighting.
3. Courgettes. Bell peppers have a special relationship with them. Both species currently need abundant irrigation.

Additionally, when planting pepper, it is worth considering the distance between seedlings: it should not be less than 30–40 cm. This is necessary so that the plants do not block each other’s access to the sun. During the landing process, it is worth considering a few rules:

• undersized varieties should go along the edge of the garden;
• tall ones are placed in the center.

Interestingly, but not all peppers are able to get along on the same bed. Some crops not only do not protect any varieties of pepper from pests devouring stems or leaves, but also take away nutrients.

Poorly tuned to the neighborhood with any kind of pepper. The reasons:

• common diseases with which plants quickly become infected;
• active collection of nutrients by tubers from the soil.

Another crop that has a negative effect on the bushes of the vegetable in question. The composition of the beet contains substances that can cause the death of neighbors. Therefore, the plant is recommended to be planted, in principle, away from most crops.

Gardeners do not advise planting different varieties side by side, if it is not planned to breed something new, otherwise the peppers will give an unstable and small crop, many bushes will weaken their immunity. On average, before planting sweet and hot peppers, a distance of 15 m is kept so that the plants do not take away each other’s nutrients.

Nearby, if desired, you can plant sweet peppers of different colors and sizes. However, you should not grow them nearby with flowers of different shades.