Boost Your Tomato Harvest: The Power of Companion Planting

Grow Tomatoes Better with Companion Planting: Marigolds and Basil Gardening enthusiasts are always looking for ways to improve their harvests. Companion planting, a technique that involves growing different plant species together to enhance growth and pest control, has gained popularity. One gardener, Nettles and Petals, recently shared their top companion plant choices for tomatoes in a short video that has garnered significant attention online. The video highlights two key companion plants: marigolds and basil. Marigolds, known for their strong scent, help deter common tomato pests such as nematodes and whiteflies. "Marigolds are such a useful flower to have in the garden!" says Nettles and Petals in the video. They also attract beneficial insects, such as ladybugs, to the garden. Basil, another excellent companion, not only thrives in similar conditions to tomatoes but also enhances their flavor, according to the author. The video concludes with a promotion of the author's organic seed packs, which include the featured companion plants alongside tomato varieties. While the promotional aspect is a significant part of the video, the core information about companion planting remains valuable to gardeners.