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Companion Vegetable Garden Plants #897210

Asked April 13, 2025, 6:01 PM EDT

Is there a benefit of planting basil plants next to tomato plants? Are there good companion plants to be near tomatoes?

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for your question for Extension. Yes, there are many benefits to companion planting in a vegetable garden. This type of planting will help with nutrients in the soil, control insects on other crops, and other benefits. Planting basil and marigolds together help with thrips (an insect), and basil may help tomato growth. It's also used when the gardener has limited space for a garden. Here is information from Extension:

Companion planting in home gardens | UMN Extension

This article from The Spruce has information about tomato companion planting, including an illustration about the worst plants to plant next to tomatoes:

21 Best (and 7 Worst) Companion Plants for Tomatoes

Happy gardening!


An Ask Extension Expert Replied April 14, 2025, 4:08 PM EDT

Thank you for your reply.  I will look to plant some basil with my tomato plants later this spring.

The Question Asker Replied April 15, 2025, 11:23 AM EDT

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