COMPANION PLANTS

THE 11 BEST

tomatoes

for

All three flowers are fantastic for attracting beneficial insects and repelling tomato pests

1 - 2 - 3.  Calendula, marigold, nasturtium

Planting basil with tomatoes can help reduce damage from tomato pests like thrips, hornworms, whiteflies, and aphids

4. basil

Onions strong aroma helps defend tomatoes against pests like aphids, mites, and flea beetles. As root crops, they also maximize space.

5. onions

All three herbs will help reduce damage from pests by attracting beneificial insects like lacewings and parasitic wasps. Chives also help repel aphids and mites.

6 - 7 - 8. parsley,  cilantro & chives

Planting tomatoes with carrots and radishes maximizes space, improves the soil, and may reduce pest damage to both plants.

9 - 10.  CARROTS & RADISHES

Borage attracts pollinators and beneficial insects, both of which will help improve tomato yields. It's also a good trap crop for aphids.

11. borage

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