Planting tomatoes and peas together - Ask Extension
Hi, I ended up planting my peas very late in the year, and they are just starting to fruit. I usually put my tomatoes in the same place the peas go du...
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Planting tomatoes and peas together #872415
Asked June 10, 2024, 12:42 PM EDT
Hi, I ended up planting my peas very late in the year, and they are just starting to fruit. I usually put my tomatoes in the same place the peas go due to the supporting structures I have there. However, since the peas are getting kind of big, I worry that this will stunt the tomatoes growth. I know that tomatoes need a lot of light. The tomatoes are the priority for growing. Should I pull out some or all of the peas To make more room for the tomatoes? Thank you so much.
Multnomah County Oregon
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Thank you for your question, Judith. One source says there's no problem because the peas will mature before they impact the tomatoes' health. https://meadowlarkjournal.com/blog/companion-planting-peas#:~:text=Yes%2C%20peas%20and%20tomatoes%20can,nitrogen%2C%20which%20benefits%20the%20tomatoes.
Another source indicates that companion planting of these two species will provide nitrogen from the peas, to feed the tomatoes. https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/companion-planting-home-gardens
This is not an exact science, and you'll miss a chance to experiment if you remove either. I suggest that you leave them be. Good luck!
Another source indicates that companion planting of these two species will provide nitrogen from the peas, to feed the tomatoes. https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/companion-planting-home-gardens
This is not an exact science, and you'll miss a chance to experiment if you remove either. I suggest that you leave them be. Good luck!
Thank you so much! I agree, it’s a worthy experiment. And they also look happy, so why mess with a good thing?
Judith
On Jun 11, 2024, at 1:58 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Yes. I think you'll far more harm to the tomatoes by disturbing their roots, than by leaving the peas.
