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What plants can you grow next to tomatoes: important to know
17.06.2024 17:00
Not all plants can be grown next to each other. Tomatoes have several companion plants.
What is Companion planting
Planting together helps some plants repel pests and add nutrients to the soil.
In addition, some plants help each other fight weeds.
Companion plants repel pests and attract insects useful for pollination with their scent.
In addition, such plants prevent the appearance of many diseases in the garden.
What plants will grow next to tomatoes
An excellent companion plant for tomatoes is garlic.
This is because the smell of garlic repels pests such as spider mites and aphids.
In addition, plants help each other prevent the development of diseases. For example, fungi.
Basil is also a great plant to grow next to tomatoes.
This will replenish the soil with nutrients and repel pests.
The strong aroma of thyme will also repel insects and mask the smell of tomatoes.
This plant also attracts beneficial insects that pollinate tomatoes.
Marigolds also have a strong scent that many pests don't like.
In addition, the flowers of this plant attract beneficial insects to your garden.
Previously, we told you how to properly water eggplants.
