Peach

B

Buckwheat

Fagopyrum esculentum

A cited study found that intercropping buckwheat between rows of peach trees increased hoverfly population density; hoverfly larvae prey on aphids, and aphid populations on the peach trees decreased as a result.

C

common comfrey

Symphytum officinale

Comfrey acts as a dynamic accumulator of deep soil minerals that benefit peach trees. Its leaf litter improves soil fertility when decomposed near the tree base.

L

lemon balm

Melissa officinalis

Lemon balm attracts pollinators and predatory insects that control peach pests. Its aromatic oils may have mild pest-repellent effects on flying insects.