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🌿 Basil companion plants

Basil is a compact, aromatic herb that earns its place in almost any vegetable bed. Pinch out flowers to keep it bushy.

Sun
Full sun, 6–8 hours
Water
Keep soil evenly moist; avoid wetting leaves
Spacing
20–30 cm (8–12 in)
Harvest
50–75 days from seed

Good companions for basil

  • 🍅 Tomato

    The classic pair: shares sun and water needs, and its aroma helps repel flying pests.

  • 🫑 Pepper

    Fills gaps between pepper plants and helps deter aphids and thrips.

  • 🥬 Lettuce

    Low-growing lettuce and upright basil share space without competing.

What not to plant with basil

  • 🥬 Cabbage

    Brassicas prefer cooler, damper conditions than basil and outgrow it quickly.