12 Evidence-Based Companion Plants For Tomatoes - Growfully

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Tomatoes are one of the most common garden plants, and you can elevate your tomato growing by using companion planting! We have some great companion plants that will help reduce pests, increase flavor and production, and help avoid diseases in your tomato crop.

Companion planting is an easy method to help improve your tomato harvests. Let’s get growing!

What is companion planting?

Companion planting is the practice of growing plants in close proximity to each other in your vegetable garden so the plants can benefit from each other. Sometimes, these beneficial relationships involve deterring pests, while other times they may enhance plant growth or vegetable production, attract beneficial insects and pollinators, or prevent disease.

For instance, basil can help mask the scent of tomatoes from thrips, a common tomato plant pest. Interplanting tomatoes with basil plants can help protect your tomato plants from the stunted growth and early fruit drop caused by thrips.

Why should I try companion planting?

Companion planting can help reduce a lot of pest pressure in your garden, plus it can increase flavor and production—even better, it’s EASY! Just pop certain plants near each other in the garden and let the magic happen.