If you’ve read my
post on how to keep yourbasil safe from diseases and have additional questions about growing
basil then this post might provide some useful, extra answers. I guess you’ve
heard of companion plants, right? If not, you should know that companion plants
basically refer to plants that help other plants to grow. Keep on reading to
find out more about 3 best companion plants for basil.
1. Chamomile
Basil is believed to be much more useful
as a companion plant to other plants than it can get in return for its kind
services. One of the plants that is said to be a true friend to basil is
chamomile. Chamomile allegedly increases the level of
essential oils in herbs like basil.
2. Anise
When intercropped with basil, anise
makes the same contribution as chamomile. Anise reportedly helps basil to
enlarge its essential oil reserves. I deliberately wrote reportedly because some gardeners say anise helps basil and some say the opposite. I
haven’t tried it myself but perhaps you can try planting a single pair of
plants together and see how it works.
3. Tomato
Although most gardeners agree that tomatoes benefit more from a friendship with
basil, I came across examples where both plants seem to benefit from the
pairing. According to some gardener’s statements basil also shows signs of
enthusiastic behavior when intercropped with sweet peppers.
Give it a shot with these 3 basil
companions and let me know your first impressions.
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