Additionally, the aroma of basil keeps the asparagus beetle away, making it amutually beneficial relationship.
Chamomile’s cheerful flowers also attract pollinators.
The pollinators that basil attracts also pollinate thepeppers, while repelling pests.
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But these two also do well in the same conditions andbasil repels tomato hornworms.
This keeps pests and predators away while the vegetables grow safely underground.
Carrots
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Carrotsare particularly susceptible to aptly named carrot flies.
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But basil’s strong fragrance repels these and other pests from munching on carrots before they’ve been harvested.
Since basil repels the tomato hornworm, that makes eggplant and basil excellent companions in the garden.
Lettuce
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Aphids lovelettuce.
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Hoverflies and parasitic wasps enjoy both aphidsandthe sweet taste of basil flower nectar.
Each enhances the flavor of the other plant, creating a delicious garden.
Both are excellent choices for abasic herb garden.
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This means your basil plant will bounce back even quicker after each harvest.
Basil’s strong fragrance repels those predators, keeping the turnip roots safe.
Basil likes to be planted somewhere it can get six to eight hours of sun a day.
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Generally, herbs should be planted near other herbs with similar growing requirements.
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