What not to plant near tomatoes — Companion guide

For a successful garden harvest, it’s not just about how you care for your plants — what grows beside them matters too. According to experienced gardeners, you should never plant certain crops next to tomatoes, as they can negatively affect the yield.

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What plants should not be planted next to tomatoes

Cabbage

This vegetable should never be grown near tomatoes because it can become a real competitor for the nutrients available in the soil. In addition, cabbage grows very widely and can therefore displace tomatoes.

Beans

Beans can grow very actively, so they can create a lot of shade for tomatoes. In addition, a member of the legume family can compete for sun, moisture and nutrients. This is especially true when beans are actively growing.

Dill

Greens are considered an ideal "neighbor" for tomatoes, but this does not apply to dill. The fact is that mature dill can harm tomatoes by competing with them for nutrients and inhibiting the growth of the root system of vegetables.

Corn

This vegetable is also categorically not recommended for planting in the garden near tomatoes. The fact is that corn is a tall plant that can create shade for tomatoes and prevent them from growing and developing normally.

Broccoli

To get a good harvest of broccoli, it needs to grow in soil that is rich in nutrients. Therefore, broccoli should not be planted in the same area as tomatoes.

Eggplants

These vegetables can compete with tomatoes for nutrients. In addition, eggplant can spread fungal diseases and diseases such as late blight. When tomatoes suffer from the latter, you get rotten fruit and shriveled leaves.

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