Best Tomato Companion Plants

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Companion planting is an organic method of maintaining a natural balance in your garden by growing plants together that are mutually beneficial.

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celery

Celery helps tomatoes by attracting beneficial insects and pollinating bees. It also improves the health of tomato plants by cleaning up after them. They absorb excess soil nutrients so they don’t reach toxic levels.

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carrots

Carrots also have a reputation for improving the flavor of tomatoes. The two plants are said to grow better together than individually

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Basil helps deter whiteflies and other harmful insects that feed on your tomatoes. It also repels aphids and keeps them away from your tomato plants.

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garlic

Garlic has many benefits for the garden, including repelling insects and boosting soil health. It also improves the flavor of any vegetable that it grows near.

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Borage

Borage attracts beneficial insects and is said to keep tomato hornworms away. This ornamental annual has pretty blue flowers, and its leaves taste like cucumbers.

Companion planting is a terrific way to increase crop yields and prevent pests

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Read more about tomato companion planting in our comprehensive guide!