5 companion plants for tomatoes

In this video I will show you 5 of my favorite evidence based companion planting strategies for your organic garden tomatoes. Plus two plants that should never be planted near tomatoes.

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DIGITAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
01:18 - Grow Marigolds with tomatoes for root knot nematodes
02:10 - Grow alliums with tomatoes for red spider mites
03:26 - Grow cowpeas with tomatoes for stinkbugs
04:07 - Grow parsley with tomatoes for many benefits
04:52 - Grow basil with tomatoes for tomato hornworms
06:35 - Don't grow potatoes near tomatoes
07:07 - Don't grow black walnut trees near tomatoes

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[arubaguy]

THE best gardening channel on YouTube. No "cute" music or condescension or jargon. Just plain talk and informative tips to help even beginners do well. I've been gardening for 55 years and still glean good information from these videos. Quick and to the point. Never any useless "clickbait" titles. Thank you for your time and effort in making these gems, Brian.
-Container gardener from Mid-Michigan.

[jeannamcgregor]

I accidentally ended up with parsley EVERYWHERE by putting a parsley I had allowed to go to seed into the compost, and it's been so brilliant that I now do it on purpose. It goes into everything I cook and I love having way too much. 💚

[buckaroobonsaitree]

Awesome, I plant marigold on each side of my tomato rows and a basil plant in between each tomato plant. Gonna have to add some scallions next time around

[Ken-hd]

I have a love/hate reaction to your posts, Brian. I am extremely proud of how my garden is doing. Then I see yours and I'm brought back to Earth. I quickly arrive at the correct feeling of 'I'm doing OK'. (better than ever before!). Thanks so much for the info, tips, and encouragement.

[gardenfreshtotable]

Great information to grow tomatoes, I have been using companion plantings like these for several years with great success.

[pameladippre]

My tomatoes are doing great this year. I've followed what you said and it's working. So exciting! You've inspired me so much that I love gardening more than ever, Thank you Brian for sharing your knowledge. You truly have a God given gift.

[kevinfestner]

Despite the basil border, I still got a horn worm yesterday. Saved the plant before the hungry monster devoured the poor plant.

[BaloosCluesOriginal]

Basil is my favorite companion plant, too. I always let some basil flower because bees in my area, seem to enjoy basil and pepper flowers. I use marigolds as well. I also like to plant bush green beans between my tomatoes, for the nitrogen boost.

[jobond]

Totally agree with you I been gardening most of my life over60 years. Marigolds are pretty but for control of carrot worms I haven't had success

[judymckerrow]

Thank you Brian, I really like that your suggestions are backed by science. 💐💚🙃

[gwendolyne]

You are so smart and easy to understand. Wish you had a class

[fkfk]

I live in the country, and we have deer and rabbits in our front yard. We started growing marigolds in front of the tomatoes, and we have never had an issue. I do not have any fencing.

[PennyFarmer-wg]

I have started some flowers, I put wild onions in tomato bed for now, but will sow chives and green onions in the morning! My first ever tomatoes from seed have flowers!!! I am super excited!!! For now there is tulle over them, tented.

[davidmclaughlin]

Very good Bryan, thanks for your video.

[allangoodger]

Fell jealous how good they look. This weekend is the start of the official snow season here in Australia.

[oldschooljack]

Brian, I ordered your companion planting book and eagerly await its arrival.

I have gardened in years past. But decided to buckle down this year and make a serious go at it. I live in the extreme NE corner of Oklahoma. Zone 7a.

This year has been a challenge. My soil is high in clay, no hardpan, but still dense, sticky, and clumpy. So while I am growing this year's garden I am adding and amending the soil as much as I can.

We have had a pretty severe storm season this spring. The clay soil coupled with the heavy rains has been a real challenge. But we are seeing some success.

So... It has been a challenge. But we are making progress. I look forward to getting your book and adding it to my arsenal.

[lucretiasulimay]

Wow great information thank you, have a beautiful day 😊😊

[debbomar]

Thank You so much for your sharing your work. I grew a garden when I was 12, then during Covid, and now -this summer. I am 65. I am in a rental duplex so have containers everywhere. Cost of potting soil-oye vey!! Couldn't say what I really wanted to say online. But, I could've bought kayaks instead.

Yard had nothing but grass when I moved on. I have watched to your videos so many times! The marigolds and basil I put by my tomatoes -actually are doing much better there. I couldn't build a tomato trellis this year, so I used dead sunflower stalks that I pulled up @ February. I have sunflowers in different areas as companions and for shade. So, thanks to you I have a colorful yard with tomatoes, peppers, corn, strawberries and flowers. (After the squash bug wars of 2020 I decided to skip the plants they love. Maybe next year). Anyhow, thank you SO MUCH for your diligence and advice. You inspire me! (FYI, I have MH issues too. When I am having a bad day I try to chill and take it easy. And, I repeatedly tell myself: Tomorrow Will Be Better!)
Thanks!

[AngelaM-ye]

Good morning, thank you that was very helpful! I love how fun you make gardening even in a small space. Have a lovely day!

[timgallagher]

This is brilliant stuff mate 🎉 Thank you for your time.