Pepper Companion Plants & Growing Sweet Peppers

Boxed Sets

Here are beneficial things you'll learn from these two books about companion planting for peppers and growing sweet peppers.

Pepper Companion Plants
Beneficial Companions: Learn which plants, like basil, carrots, and onions, can help improve pepper growth by repelling pests or providing essential nutrients.
Deterrent Plants: Discover which plants, such as marigolds and nasturtiums, can deter common pests like aphids and nematodes, protecting your pepper plants.
Growth Enhancers: Understand how companion plants can enhance pepper growth through mutual benefits like improved soil quality and shade provision.
Space Utilization: Learn techniques for intercropping peppers with other plants to maximize garden space and increase overall yield.

Soil Health: Explore how certain companion plants can improve soil health by fixing nitrogen or adding organic matter, benefiting pepper plants.
Pest Control: Gain knowledge on natural pest control methods using companion plants, reducing the need for chemical pesticides.
Attracting Pollinators: Find out which flowers or herbs attract pollinators to your garden, boosting pepper fruit set and yield.
Avoiding Bad Neighbors: Learn which plants to avoid planting near peppers, such as fennel and kohlrabi, which can stunt their growth.

Crop Rotation: Discover the importance of crop rotation and which plants to follow peppers in succession planting to maintain soil fertility.
Microclimate Management: Learn how to use companion plants to create a favorable microclimate for peppers, protecting them from extreme weather conditions.

Growing Sweet Peppers
Variety Selection: Understand the different varieties of sweet peppers and how to choose the best ones for your climate and garden conditions.
Soil Preparation: Learn about the ideal soil conditions for growing sweet peppers, including pH levels, nutrient requirements, and drainage.
Planting Techniques: Discover the best planting techniques, including spacing, depth, and timing, to ensure healthy growth and development of sweet pepper plants.
Watering Needs: Gain insights into the proper watering schedule and methods to keep sweet pepper plants hydrated without overwatering.

Fertilization: Learn about the right fertilizers to use and when to apply them to promote healthy growth and high yields of sweet peppers.
Pruning and Training: Understand how to prune and train sweet pepper plants to improve air circulation, support growth, and increase fruit production.
Pest and Disease Management: Discover common pests and diseases that affect sweet peppers and how to manage them using organic and chemical methods.
Harvesting: Learn the signs of ripeness and the best techniques for harvesting sweet peppers to ensure maximum flavor and shelf life.
Storage: Find out how to properly store harvested sweet peppers to maintain their freshness and nutritional value.
Seed Saving: Gain knowledge on how to save seeds from your best sweet pepper plants for future planting, ensuring continuity of your favorite varieties.