Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes

Enhance your tomato garden with the best companion plants.  These plants not only boost tomato growth but also help deter pests and improve flavor.

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Basil

Basil improves the flavor of tomatoes and helps repel pests like aphids, whiteflies, and tomato hornworms.

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Chives

Chives deter aphids and enhance the growth of tomatoes, while their flowers attract beneficial insects.

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Garlic

Garlic repels red spider mites and aphids, and its strong scent confuses pests that target tomatoes.

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Lettuce

Lettuce provides ground cover, helping to retain soil moisture and reduce weeds around tomato plants.

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Sage

Sage repels certain pests like cabbage moths and carrot flies, benefiting tomato plants.

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Thyme

Thyme attracts beneficial insects and deters tomato hornworms and whiteflies.

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Marigolds

Marigolds are known for their pest-repellent properties, especially against nematodes and aphids.

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Nasturtiums

Nasturtiums act as a trap crop, attracting aphids away from tomatoes and improving overall garden health.

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ENJOY

These companion plants enhance the health and productivity of your tomato garden, offering natural pest control and improved growth.