If you’re a vegetable gardener, I’m sure you’ve tried growing peppers in your garden at least once.
Believe it or not, I actually had to plant peppers and throw away destroyed crops several times before I got the hang of it. The main issue: pest infestations every single time.
In today’s article, I’m going to share with you a long list of companion plants that I’ve personally experimented with for repelling pests and insects from my pepper plants.
Let’s dive straight into it, shall we?
What Is Companion Planting & Why Does It Work For Peppers?
So, before we get to the actual plants themselves, let’s first understand what on earth companion plants are and why they’re so useful.
Well, as the name suggests, companion plants are grown alongside other plants, and they essentially enhance growth or provide protection in the garden through their unique mechanisms.
Some might enhance growth by breaking up compacted soil, while others may emit certain compounds that confuse and repel pests. Both qualities have merit in the garden.
For peppers, companion plants can reduce common pest populations (aphids, thrips, beetles) as well as improve pollination, soil quality, and root health. In simple words, you want companion plants in your garden if your goal is to achieve optimal pepper plant growth and eventually fruit production.
Companion Plants That Support Pepper Health
