Planting basil with tomato seedlings This is one of the best ways to grow healthier and tastier tomatoes – and of course having plenty of fresh basil on hand all summer long!
Basil is a great support for the growth of tomatoes, and it also smells beautiful
Basil has long been the perfect culinary partner for fresh tomatoes in the kitchen. Whether it’s tomato-basil pasta, tomato-basil salad and fresh mozzarella, or the hundreds of other amazing dishes that can be created with these two tasty garden delicacies, they are a perfect combination.
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But tomato and basil plants are also great partners in the garden. In fact, when it comes to companion planting, these two plants are perfect examples of ideal growing partners.
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Basil is known as an aromatic herb with an inviting scent. But this smell can help your tomatoes even more! In addition to being noticeable to humans, the fresh aroma of basil is also quite aromatic to insects. However, unlike humans, most insects find the pungent smell the opposite of attractive – which can go a long way to helping nearby tomatoes!
Tomatoes love the presence of basil, and no pests will visit your garden
When it comes to tomatoes, many different insects are attracted to this bountiful crop. Many of them can be quite dangerous to tomato plants – such as aphids, whiteflies and spider mites. All of them can decimate your tomato crop in the blink of an eye. JHowever, if you grow basil near tomatoes, the strong scent of its leaves helps deter hungry pests.
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Source: Gazeta
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