What to plant with tomatoes in a container? The gardeners don’t need any disappointment with the tomato plants, the tomato planters know this already. They are the star of the vegetable garden and need a lot of effort to bring out the juicy, shiny tomatoes from the plant.
Quick takeaways:
- To plant other plants with the main plant is called companion planting.
- Trust me! Planting other plants with tomatoes will change the ‘game’ of growing healthy tomato plants.
- Companion planting with tomatoes needs good research because you simply take any plant for companion planting with tomatoes.
- You simply cannot go for joining one plant near other plants until they are not compatible enough.
How to know this, don’t worry! We’re going to cover every doubt of yours in this article.
What does companion planting do?
In companion planting, as we have used this word, we grow plants near to each other so that they can help each other in many ways like helping in better production or early fruit production, pest resistance, attracting friendly pollinators near the plant, and keeping the plant healthy.
What are good and bad companions?
Good companions are the plants that effectively help in the growth of the plant. They don’t let harm(pests, insects, aphids, diseases) come near the plant. Bad companions are the ones that cannot be planted with the other plant, as they seem to hinder the qualitative growth(with fruit formation) of the tomato plant.
Best and worst plants to plant with tomato in a container – What to plant with tomatoes in a container?
| Plants | Good companion | Bad Companion | Benefits they provide | Damage they cause |
| Basil | Yes | No | Enhances the tomato plant growth, makes soil aerated, and deter worms, and carrots stay stunted but taste good. | None |
| Fennel | No | Yes | None | They hinder tomato plant growth, affect the neighboring plants too, and secretions are toxic for the plant. |
| Marigold | Yes | No | Deter root knots causing nematodes, and whiteflies, and add colors to the garden | None |
| carrots | Yes | No | Lettuce needs shade in summer, tall tomato plants give that, let the soil stay moist for tomatoes, and promote the growth of the tomato plant | None |
| garlic | Yes | No | Keep the insects away, the harmful spider mites from a tomato plant can also control blight | None |
| kale | No | Yes | None | They cause stunted growth of the tomato plant |
| Brussels | No | Yes | None | Add nitrogen to the soil, make the soil aerated, and repel any fungal infection |
| lettuce | Yes | No | Voracious feeders absorb important nutrients from the soil, short tomato plants. | None |
| asparagus | Yes | No | No sign of Root-knot causing nematodes in the soil | None |
| cucumber | Yes | No | Avoid the growth of weeds, living mulch for tomatoes, and keep the soil moist | Having common blights and diseases, which can sometimes be a con. |
| eggplant | No | Yes | None | Elevate the attack of hornworms, early and late blight |
| corn | No | Yes | None | Attacked by some pests and worms |
| beans | Yes | No | Add nitrogen to the soil, make soil aerated, and repel any fungal infection | None |
| celery | Yes | No | Discourage attack of pests on the tomato plant | None |
| onion | Yes | No | Enhance the flavor of the fruit, and also resist the attack of many pests by its pungent smell. | None |
| nasturtium | Yes | No | Deter the aphids, look good in a container with a tomato plant | None |
| cabbage | No | Yes | None | Stunted growth of tomato plants is seen if cabbage is planted nearby. |
Is companion planting beneficial?
Indeed it is! You need to try this way of planting at least once and you will realize its benefits yourself.
- It enhances the fruit quality whether its flavor or structure.
- Controlling Pests
- Attracting the beneficial pollinators that otherwise may not find the tomato in a container.
For more such plant related-articles, you may also read, Anthurium Propagation – How to Split and Divide Anthurium Plant?
Best ways to grow tomato plants and other plants in a container
- For companion planting with tomatoes, the proper size of the container is needed, which is large. A larger pot will give enough space for tall tomato plants as well as companion plants to grow well like celery companion plants.
- Good quality soil is needed, too hard soil will not become airy for other plants.
- Fertilize the soil well to maintain the level of nutrients in the soil as the demand is more for companion planting.
- Watering should be done regularly for both the plants just like the pansies plants in the container as the soil dries out even more quickly.
- Choose a spot for placing the container where the light is more, tomatoes need good sunlight. Go for shade-loving companion plants. If the spot fits better for both you can still choose other plants too.
Wrapping up the context
With the tomato companion planting chart, we hope you have now known which plant is safe to plant with a tomato plant in a pot. By using the tips to grow a tomato plant in a pot, you will ensure some good changes in your tomato. We are happy to help you guys!
FAQ‘s
How many tomatoes can you plant in a container?
To get the best outcomes for planting tomato plants, research suggests that the safest option for planting tomatoes in a container is just one in a pot. As growing more tomato plants in a pot will cause overcrowding, an ultra-big pot is needed to do so, which might look weird.
Should tomatoes be planted near pepper?
Pepper is proven to be a good companion plant for a tomato plant. They benefit tomato plants by attracting useful insects nearby, increasing the yield of tomatoes and pepper, and also getting benefits in return. Many times, these nightshade pepper plants can cause disease in the tomato plants.
Are coffee grounds good for tomato plants?
Yes, coffee grounds can be really good for tomato plants as they add little nitrogen and phosphorus to the soil, leading to quality nutrients stored in the soil for tomato plants.
Can you grow tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers together?
It is safe to grow tomatoes, pepper, and cucumbers together. The basic plant needs for these three plants are almost similar.
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