What can you plant next to peppers?

Bell pepper is a whimsical and heat-loving plant, the development of which directly depends on who it is with on the site or in the greenhouse. It is worth considering in more detail which crops can be planted near peppers in the open field - in a garden bed - or in greenhouse conditions, and which crops can be better abandoned.

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

Pepper is a culture with extreme sensitivity to any temperature extremes. Therefore, planting on the north side of the corn will provide excellent protection from cool winds and drafts.

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

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

• white cabbage;
• colored.

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

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

A good planting option for peppers. Bean functions:

• saturation of the soil with nitrogen;
• protection against pests;
• ensuring active growth.

Peppers and tomatoes are crops from the same family, so planting them in the neighborhood will not be a bad decision. But there are a number of contraindications that need to be taken into account.

1. Tomatoes need regular ventilation. Peppers, on the contrary, do not tolerate drafts and are very demanding of 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 the peppers from dangerous bacteria and have a positive effect on the yield of the bush. Usually planted next to:

• marjoram;
• thyme;
• basil.

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 the pepper. Finally, peppers will do 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 their crop protection from pests.

A polycarbonate greenhouse can accommodate many different plants and animals. Therefore, before planting pepper, you should carefully consider where and what kind of 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 not difficult to plant. The listed plants will make excellent neighbors. If we consider more serious crops, then pepper will be happy to grow with:

• radish;
• lettuce;
• spinach.

Plus small plants planted in the neighborhood, in their location almost at the very ground. Such "babies" will protect the soil from excessive evaporation, which will have a positive effect on the health of the pepper bushes.

To summarize, let's name the top 3 best neighbors.

1. Carrot. A versatile option that will prevent soil drying out and share nutrients.
2. Cucumbers. Surprisingly, in a greenhouse, pepper gets along well with a thermophilic plant, despite the variety's need for abundant lighting.
3. Zucchini. Bell peppers have a special relationship with them. Both species currently require abundant irrigation.

Additionally, when planting peppers, 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. In the process of planting, there are several rules to consider:

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

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

Poorly attuned to any kind of pepper. Causes:

• 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 beets contain substances that can cause the death of neighbors. Therefore, it is recommended to plant the plant, in principle, away from most crops.

Gardeners do not advise planting different varieties next to each other, unless it is planned to breed something new, otherwise the peppers will give an unstable and small crop, and many bushes will weaken the immune system.On average, before planting sweet and hot peppers, a distance of 15 m is maintained 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, do not grow them nearby with flowers of different shades.