Companion planting
Compañeras de Tomato
Compañeras beneficiosas y a evitar para Tomato, agregadas de notas abiertas de variedades.
Adapted from Wind River Greens Plant Variety Database (CC BY 4.0) — 90 varieties in tomato. Credits
Plantar juntas
Compañeras a menudo recomendadas junto a Tomato.
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Basil (91)
Repels aphids, thrips, and hornworms while potentially improving tomato flavor Repels aphids and whiteflies, may improve tomato flavor
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Carrots (91)
Loosens soil for tomato roots and doesn't compete for nutrients Help break up soil for tomato roots, don't compete for nutrients
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Parsley (91)
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control pests Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps
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Chives (90)
Repels aphids and may help prevent fungal diseases with sulfur compounds Repels aphids and may help prevent fungal diseases
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Lettuce (66)
Provides living mulch, conserves soil moisture, and utilizes different root zones Provides ground cover to retain moisture and doesn't compete for space
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Marigold (57)
Deters nematodes and repels hornworms and other tomato pests Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural pest-repelling compounds
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Oregano (55)
Repels many insects and may enhance tomato growth and flavor Repels many pests and attracts beneficial pollinators
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Nasturtiums (51)
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while repelling whiteflies Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
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Borage (43)
Attracts pollinators and may deter hornworms and cabbage worms Attracts pollinators and may repel tomato hornworms
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Nasturtium (40)
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, draws pests away Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
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Marigolds (34)
Deters nematodes, whiteflies, and other harmful insects with strong scent Deters nematodes and aphids with natural compounds
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Peppers (17)
Share similar growing requirements and don't compete significantly for resources Similar growing requirements and can help deter some common pests
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Asparagus (1)
Tomatoes repel asparagus beetles while asparagus doesn't compete for space
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Garlic (1)
Natural fungicide properties help prevent blight and repel various pests
Mantener aparte
Combinaciones a menudo evitadas cerca de Tomato.
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Fennel (91)
Inhibits tomato growth through allelopathic compounds Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit tomato growth and development
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Brassicas (83)
Heavy nitrogen feeders that compete with tomatoes for nutrients Heavy nitrogen feeders that compete with tomatoes and may stunt growth
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Black Walnut (82)
Produces juglone toxin that causes tomato wilt and stunted growth Produces juglone which is toxic to tomatoes and causes wilting
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Corn (65)
Both attract corn earworm, creating increased pest pressure Both attract corn earworm/tomato hornworm and compete for similar nutrients
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Black Walnut Trees (8)
Produces juglone toxin that causes tomato wilt and stunted growth Release juglone toxin that causes tomato wilt and stunted growth
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Brassicas (Cabbage family) (4)
Compete for nutrients and may stunt tomato growth Compete heavily for nutrients and may stunt tomato growth
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Walnut Trees (1)
Produces juglone toxin that severely stunts tomato growth
FAQ: companion planting with Tomato
What are good companion plants for Tomato?
Frequently cited companions include Basil, Carrots, Parsley, Chives, Lettuce, Marigold, Oregano, Nasturtiums, Borage, Nasturtium, Marigolds, Peppers. Reasons come from open cultivar notes (pest deterrence, soil, flavour).
What should I avoid planting near Tomato?
Often avoided: Fennel, Brassicas, Black Walnut, Corn, Black Walnut Trees, Brassicas (Cabbage family), Walnut Trees.
Los efectos varían según clima, suelo y variedad. Confirma en local. Datos adaptados de Wind River Greens (CC BY 4.0).