Grow these basil companion plants near each other to reduce pests, provide shade, and boost your harvests.
Here are a few companion plants that benefit from basils pest-repelling properties while helping basil grow even better.
Some studies have found thatthrip populations are reducedby companion planting basil with marigolds.
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This plant combination is especially beneficial for tomatoes.
However, sun-sensitive basil benefits from the extra shade of asparagus leaves.
Interplanting these two companions keeps vegetable beds productive long after the asparagus season ends.
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Peppers
Basil grows well with most nightshade plants, andpeppersare no exception.
Fortunately,chivesrepel these pests, protecting tender basil leaves from damage.
Borage
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If youve never heard ofborage, youre not alone.
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Borage is an often overlooked companion plant.
Planting borage and basil near tomatoes enhances the pest-repelling properties of both plant companions.
Borage also makes neighboring basil more resistant to pests and disease.
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