What can you not plant next to capsicum?
The most comprehensive companion planting chart in the known universe (maybe)
| Plant | Good Neighbours | Bad Neighbours |
|---|---|---|
| Capsicum, Chilli | Carrots, Onions, Tomato | |
| Carrots | Beans, Chives, Coriander, Cucumber, Leeks, Lettuce, Lovage, Marjoram, Onion, Pea, Radish, Rosemary, Sage, Tomato | Dill, Celery |
What companion plants go with capsicum?
Eggplants, onions and tomatoes are ideal to companion plant with capsicums.
What vegetables should not be planted next to peppers?
Bad Plant Combinations Peppers do well with carrots, eggplant, onions, parsley and tomatoes, but do not plant kohlrabi anywhere near them. Keep lettuce away from cabbage and keep onions away from asparagus, beans and peas.
What can you not plant with peppers?
The plants to never plant close to all types of peppers are as follows:
- Beans (for jalapenos)
- Peas (for jalapenos)
- Cauliflower.
- Kohlrabi.
- Broccoli.
- Cabbage.
- Kale.
- Brussels sprouts.
Can you plant bell peppers and tomatoes together?
Yes, you can grow tomatoes and peppers together – although it’s important to bear in mind that growing plant members of the Nightshade or Solacaceae families together can increase the risk that disease will spread amongst them, especially if they are grown in the same bed after each other.
What can I plant with Silverbeet?
Companion Planting
| Plant | Good Companion |
|---|---|
| Silverbeet | Lavender, marigolds |
| Strawberries | Bush beans, borage, lettuce, spinach, silverbeet, onion (not garlic) |
| Swede | Onions, peas |
| Tomatoes | Asparagus, basil, carrot, chives, mint, nasturtium, parsnip, onion, corn, borage, parsley, marigold, celery |
What can I plant with bell pepper?
Carrots, cucumbers, radishes, squash, and members of the Allium family all do well when grown in close proximity to peppers. Eggplant, a member of the nightshade family along with peppers, thrives alongside peppers. Spinach, lettuce, and chard are suitable pepper companions.
What should I plant after capsicum?
Tomatoes and capsicums (acid lovers) like a lower pH, and the pH usually drops (becomes more acidic) as more compost and manure is added to soil, so lime should be applied after they are finished ready for a crop that enjoys a higher pH – common sense.
What can I plant next to peppers?
Peppers – Pepper plants make good neighbours for asparagus, basil, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, endive, oregano, parsley, rosemary, squash, Swiss chard, and tomatoes. Never plant them next to beans, Brassicas, or fennel.
How much space do you need between bell pepper plants?
18 to 24 inches
In beds or rows, the best spacing for most pepper plants is 18 to 24 inches apart (check the tag for exceptions). Peppers grow best in a soil with a pH between 6.2 and 7.0, although they can tolerate slightly alkaline conditions near 7.5.
What can you not plant next to Silverbeet?
Companion Planting
| Plant | Good Companion | Bad Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Spinach | Strawberries, beetroot, onion | – |
| Silverbeet | Lavender, marigolds | – |
| Strawberries | Bush beans, borage, lettuce, spinach, silverbeet, onion (not garlic) | Cabbage family, tomatoes, garlic |
| Swede | Onions, peas | – |