Tomatoes and basil grow in the same conditions, and basil can help reduce damage from hornworms. It may even improve tomato flavor.
Basil can shade pepper roots, helping maintain the moist soil that peppers need. Both plants will thrive in full sun and rich soil.
Lettuce and basil enjoy the same soil: rich and well draining. Basil can also provide needed shade for lettuces in midsummer.
Cucumbers will benefit from the predatory insects attracted to basil, like lacewings, ladybugs, and hoverflies.
Basil can provide shade for cool weather herbs, and all of them together will also support beneficial insect and help with pest problems.
All three flowers are excellent for basil, as they attract pollinators and beneficial insects that prey on common pests
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