Pepper Capsicum Spp Companion Planting Guide

18 beneficial companions โ€ข 4 plants to avoid

18
Beneficial
4
Avoid
10
Research-Backed

โœ… Beneficial Companions

Cosmos

Attracts pollinators., Field Trial

Attracts pollinators., Field Trial

๐Ÿ”ฌ Field Trial
Garlic

Alters soil microbial composition., Lab Study

Alters soil microbial composition., Lab Study

๐Ÿงช Lab Study
Marigolds

Attracts beneficial insects (lacewings, ladybugs, parasitic wasps

Attracts beneficial insects (lacewings, ladybugs, parasitic wasps

๐ŸŒฟ Traditional
Nasturtiums

Acts as a trap crop for aphids., Traditional, Field Trial

Acts as a trap crop for aphids., Traditional, Field Trial

๐Ÿ”ฌ Field Trial
Oat

Improves soil microbial diversity., Lab Study

Improves soil microbial diversity., Lab Study

๐Ÿงช Lab Study
Peas

Delays aphid development., Lab Study

Delays aphid development., Lab Study

๐Ÿงช Lab Study
๐ŸŒฟ Traditional
Turnip

Delays aphid development., Lab Study

Delays aphid development., Lab Study

๐Ÿงช Lab Study
White Clover

Improves soil microbial health., Lab Study

Improves soil microbial health., Lab Study

๐Ÿงช Lab Study
Zinnia

Attracts pollinators., Field Trial

Attracts pollinators., Field Trial

๐Ÿ”ฌ Field Trial
Onions

Deters slugs, aphids, mites, and cabbage worms., Traditional

Deters slugs, aphids, mites, and cabbage worms., Traditional

๐ŸŒฟ Traditional
Borage

Attracts pollinators., Field Trial

Attracts pollinators., Field Trial

๐Ÿ”ฌ Field Trial
Attracts Beneficial Insects

ladybugs, lacewings)., Traditional

ladybugs, lacewings)., Traditional

๐ŸŒฟ Traditional
Celery

Improves soil microbial health., Lab Study

Improves soil microbial health., Lab Study

๐Ÿงช Lab Study

โŒ Plants to Avoid

Apricots

A fungal disease common to peppers can harm apricot trees., Traditional

A fungal disease common to peppers can harm apricot trees., Traditional

๐ŸŒฟ Traditional
Beans

Compete with peppers for nitrogen in the soil., Traditional

Compete with peppers for nitrogen in the soil., Traditional

๐ŸŒฟ Traditional
Brassicas

May inhibit pepper growth due to different soil acidity requirements., Traditional

May inhibit pepper growth due to different soil acidity requirements., Traditional

๐ŸŒฟ Traditional
Fennel

Competes with peppers for nutrients., Traditional

Competes with peppers for nutrients., Traditional

๐ŸŒฟ Traditional

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