In order to keep away evildoers such as weeds, pests and even various diseases, underplanting the pepper plants can be very helpful. In addition, cleverly chosen underplanting can improve the aroma of the peppers and even increase crop yields.
Which plants are suitable for underplanting peppers?
Herbs, allium plants, vegetable plants and flowers that remain small in their growth and can tolerate partial shade are suitable for underplanting peppers. Convincing features include:
- Basil or borage
- Garlic or onions
- Cucumber or chili
- Marigolds or marigolds
Planting peppers with herbs
A common and proven underplanting is herbs for pepper plants. Some of themrepel aphidsor even ants, such as savory or lavender. Others can enhance theflavorof the pepperssuch as basil, among others. It is important that the herbs tolerate semi-shady conditions and do not challenge the peppers for nutrients. Here is a selection of the best herbs for underplanting:
- Basil
- parsley
- Dill
- Borage
- Thyme
- Lavender
- Savory
Planting peppers with leeks
Allium plants are known toprevent diseases and that even in the presence of peppers. They don't take up much space and tolerate partial shade and nutrient-rich soil. The following are wonderfully suitable for mixed culture:
- garlic
- Onions
- Leek
- Wild garlic
Planting peppers with vegetables
There are vegetables that get along well with peppers and fit in perfectly as underplanting thanks to theirlow growth. However, make sure that these vegetable plants move into the bed either before or at the same time as the pepper plants. You should also keep in mind that due to theshading provided by the pepper plants, the development of other vegetables can be partially slowed down. The following vegetables are suitable, among others:
- parsley root
- Carrots
- Salads
- Radishes
- Chili
- Cucumbers
- Spinach
Planting peppers with flowers
Flowers as underplanting have the advantage that theyattract bees When bees fly to the flowers to pollinate, they also notice the pepper flowers and are happy to help. However, make sure that the flowers remain low, have shallow roots and require few nutrients.
- Marigold
- Nasturtium
- Tagetes
- Carnations
What shouldn't peppers be underplanted with and why?
There are some vegetables that arenot suitable for underplantingpeppers and can even have extremelydetrimental effects. For example, fennel can inhibit the growth of pepper plants. Other plants could steal nutrients or release substances that harm the peppers. Here is a list of completely unsuitable underplanting partners:
- Peas
- Eggplant
- Fennel
- Beetroot
- Potatoes
- Celery
Tip
Do not plant peppers with tomatoes
Even if they are both nightshade plants, tomatoes should not be used to underplant peppers. The reason is that their growth usually towers significantly higher than the pepper plants - at the latest in midsummer - and thus deprives the pepper plants of light.
