Companion Planting // 14 Companion Plants for Tomatoes (Evidence Based)
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- Опубликовано: 27 май 2024
- In this video I will show you 14 evidence based companion planting strategies for your organic garden tomatoes. Plus two plants that should never be planted near tomatoes.
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Хобби
@1:55 1 Basil
@3:25 2 carrots
@3:25 3 celery
@3:25 4 dill
@3:25 5 fennel
@4:14 6 cow peas (5+’ away)
@4:42 7 radishes (flowers a bonus)
@5:24 8 pac choi
@5:35 9 parsley
@6:15 10 garlic
@6:15 11 onions
@6:15 12 chives
@7:07 13 hairy vetch
@8:30 14 crimson clover
@9:10 Avoid Black walnut (trunk 50+’ away)
@9:47 Avoid Potatoes (keep 10+’ away)
Thanks!!!!
Thank you!!!!!!
Yes, thank you
Thank you 😊
So helpful, thank you.
But late-night hunts with a black light are a huge highlight of my summer! 🤣
I've got parsley, Lebanese cucumber, marrow, bell peppers/chillies and celery in and around my tomatoes. No bugs, no weeds. And I play them some Chopin every morning.
Perfect!
I play Edvard Grieg's "Morning Mood," but I think they're ready for a change.
@@terrybentz6508 let's be honest, it's the Chopin that keeps the bugs away. It even works on annoying neighbors.
Chopin will do it every time.
"I really have a gift for describing things...." LOL! Funny and informational... that's why we're sticking around on this channel.
😁 thanks Mary Ann
Not only do I get good gardening advise from your channel but I can count on a lot of laughs from some of the comments.
Husband walks by while I'm watching, says 'I don't care what your botanical boyfriend there says, you're not growing any hairy vetch' lol
This is epic.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 THAT IS GREAT!!! Tell your husband hello! 😁
Lmao
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Lol!!!
I usually plant onions marigolds and Basil in and around my Tomatoes and have good results
Perfect!
I've always heard about the marigolds too. I've got one planted in each of my container tomatoes already. Gonna try the basil too.
I've heard if you want to attract more bees to your garden, you can say "hairy vetch" 5x into your bathroom mirror
That was hilarious
LOL
You are funny, thanks for the laugh
😁 You're welcome
The best companion when I plant tomatoes is a beer in my free hand. Does that count?
It does to me! Lol
Make it a nice COLD one in a frosted mug.......oooooowwweeee.....ha......
Lol. Good one
Make sure you leave some for the slugs. Your plants will love you for it! 😄
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Dropping a note to say your older material is still extremely relevant and useful.
Brian, I was so moved and impressed that you shared your experience with your anurism. I hope you are still doing well. God's love and mercy to his children is so amazing. I also wanted to let you know that the telling of your story and the reciprocal comments have encouraged me in my health struggles. Best to you!
I always throw in some marigolds around the tomato plants as well. I didn't know about hairy vetch!! Thanks
You're welcome
Yes. Unsure about West Coast pests, but here in Maine, most of us plant marigolds with our tomatoes.
I love marigolds and have major issues with cabbage moths and worms... I learned that marigolds are a big attractor of those moths. I will force myself not to plant them to see what happens. I am planting painted daisy along with more herbs. My all time fav to plant with tomatoes is borage... my oh my, it was a flavor game changer.
The wasp laying its eggs in the worm is.. terrifying and awesome at the same time 😂
Last year I had lots of marigolds in my tomato garden, one in each bed corner, plus only one basil. Zero horn worms, and I even bought a special flashlight to hunt them at night. Nada. No pests in my tomato garden.
I planted several borage plants in my cabbage and kale garden, and one near my tomato beds. Supposedly, it draws wasps, which I did see in my garden. (Of course, honey bees LOVE borage, too.) I planted thyme for scent and beneficial bugs, too... plus two onions. The only problem I had was white cabbage butterflies. I could never find the caterpillars... and I looked hard, even at night with the black light... maybe the wasps ate them! But I think the huge grasshoppers ate my cabbage and kales. I plan using fleece, this time.
Sounds like you've got alot of good companion strategies in place already. Great!
I've always planted marigolds with my tomatoes too. Always seams to work for me too.
We did marigolds with complete success last year too. I also had green tomatoes growing nearby.
Marigolds are about the easiest seed to save and start !! I start them in the house because I live in zone 3, I mass sow them in a disposable food tray and just break chunks off and plop in the ground.....free and easy way to have a lot of marigolds!!!!
We had a vegetable garden plus rhubarb about 75’ from a black walnut tree. It grew well for many years but gradually declined. I think as the walnut root system expanded, it prevent my plants growing. We created a new garden further away and it thrived! It is many years later now, and I am old! I now container garden. I first used 5 leaky stock tanks. Now I still use them but also use food grade, 18 gallon totes. They work great. I plant a Mai gold in each tote and think it helps. Plant herbs either in with my veggies or place pots of herbs between my totes. Also have a few large pots of marigolds near the totes. Using containers really simplifies gardening for me. I do have help filling my totes. This year each tote is half or a little less of last years potting mix, topped with new potting mix and fertilizer mulch.
You can harvest that purple clover! Both the greens and flower are edible. The flowers make delicious teas when dried and combined with other herbs. The greens are best boiled, and you can also use them in salads. They are a natural source of folic acid which is beneficial for memory and skin.
What a find. Studied Horticulture in College then landscape design. Passionate for 40 years about anything growing. You are spot on and thorough in your info and easy to follow. My new favorite channel.
I just recently discovered you and starged BINGE watching your videos. I started gardening last year as a way to stay sane during lockdown with mixed results, but I was okay with that because it did keep me sane! Why I didn't think to come to RUclips I have no idea. but this year I wanted RESULTS and HERE YOU ARE!!!! THIS video is a GAME CHANGER for me. I'm heading out in a few minutes with my cup of coffee to start planting my "salad." I know it's late, but I am planting packs from Armstrong. My goal is to figure it out and maybe a few salads out of the deal so NEXT season I will do better. My tomatoes are in and I over-wintered my bellpeppers without realizing it in-ground. Let's see what happens this year. I also over-wintered two entire TOO HAPPY eggplants, but I never got really mature eggplants so I've pruned it down and got your fertilizer recommendations and we are going to try again this year! Again, if nothing else it's therapy. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE.
You're so welcome. Glad you're here and it sounds like you're off to a great start!
We’re just coming out of summer in Australia and I’ve still got tomatoes in my garden. I can honestly say I had no pests this season. I planted lots of basil in and around my tomato plants. I didn’t even have to use any organic sprays.
Very informative video. Thank you 🍅
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Now that I've advanced in growing tomatoes this is my next step. Timely advice! As far as hornworms go invest in a blacklight flashlight. The hornworms will glow at night and you can pluck them and feed them t your chickens in the morning.
They're also a delicacy for bearded dragons... as long as you dont use pesticides.
Flowers are the best companion plants because the bring in the pollinators. Plus I love flowers and they bring ME into the garden 😍🏡
Whew, this was timely. I've got seed potatoes ready to go in grow bags, and had every intention of plopping them down right next to the tomatoes. Tyvm!!
Oh good! Just in time!
I love the cottage tour video. I am 56 years old and have Multiple Sclerosis. One of my biggest fears is tripping over the water hose. This water hose would be a lifesaver for me. I totally love Next Level Gardening. I have learned a massive amount that is helping me greatly with my garden.
You struggling with Hairy Vetch was hilarious! “Grow up…” CLASSIC! 😂
Brian, you are becoming even more funny! (Not getting political, haha.) You give us so much wonderful information, but the humor is great too. Now I know where Noah gets it. Bless your wife in all this too.
I stumbled across this channel a few days ago and have binged watched so many episodes already. This is by far my favorite gardening channel. Thanks so much for all of your helpful information. I tried to grow tomatoes a few years ago and failed miserably. I was very discouraged and stopped gardening all together. I am so excited to start growing again this year. I cant wait to share with you how it goes. Thanks Brian!
My wife collects the flowers of crimson clover, dries them and make tea from them. Supposed to be good for the heart. So far it’s working - physically & emotionally 😀. Unfortunately, they also attract the bunnies and the bunnies will munch on the tomatoes just right before we get ready to pick them. 😡
Nice video. Perhaps a list in the comment section would be helpful.
I made a list, hopefully I got it right from what he said.
Dr Berg videos.... scroll down he gives his research links, and further down he writes out what he taught.
Brian, french marigold, pot marigold, best companion plants for like, everything! And long tagetes for composting, they have a compound that supresses nematode development.
LOL, loved the zoom meeting commit
Thanks 😊I was worried people might not get it. We must think the same way.👍😉
@@NextLevelGardening , no thar was a real good one, made me laugh this morning
@@NextLevelGardening That was a great line. You've got some great comedic instincts.
Aww. 😊
So refreshing to see a fact based guide for this. Thank you! ❤️
Yes! Only way I would do it!
"Hey mom, how are things? Yeah, I'm just calling to let you know that I've picked up some hairy vetch for a companion, so that my fruit don't get all moldy and wilt..."
*CLICK*
"... mom?"
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Unfortunately, hairy vetch is a common weed here in GA zone 7b. An old timer calls it “Hairy Wretch” 😆 The hairy parts are what stick to you, your dog, the neighborhood rabbits and take pieces of the plat everywhere!
I get your point, but in my home town of Yuma, Arizona there were no Lady Bugs close enough to attract by Companion Planting or any other method. And the LBs and Praying Mantises I got my mail were NOT harvested wild, but supplied by Rodale or one of their partners. Very few of the insects I ordered flew away, because I provided them with a superb invironment with lots of food. Ordered bugs worked well for me for over two decades with zero problems.
Hairy vetch climbs and will take over everything. It's hard to get all the seeds. We got a roll of hay one year that had vetch in it. I've fought it ever since.
But, my chickens love it. I've been feeding it to them the last couple of weeks .
I am naming my next rooster , “Harry Vetch”
Geez, I can’t stop laughing about it. Surprisingly there isn’t a Hairy Vetch meme out in the wild! 🤔What a missed opportunity?!?!! Definitely going to visit a friend’s garden just so to say ‘Is that a Hairy Vetch in your garden or are you just happy to see me?’. Hairy Vetch doesn’t get old. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. Great video too!
Lol
Hi, Brian. I had to wait for the tornadoes and rain to clear out. But, this morning I planted parsley, carrots, and basil in the bed where my tomatoes will go (hopefully next weekend). After seeing this, I think I may go out and dump more of those seeds all over the bed. We're going to get a late cold snap coming in Wednesday and Thursday night. But if all goes well, I can plant my tomato seedlings Friday. Before this video, I also watched your container video. I opted for a 10 gallon flower pot/container for my first try at potatoes. I probably should have planted them already. But if nothing else, I'll be a pro at what not to do, in just a few seasons.😅 Thank you so much for the great info!
Brian, you are always very clear with your valuable information and I always enjoy your delivery.
A few years ago I had tomatoes and basil on my deck (along with mint and scallion) and the scent was glorious!!
Of course I learned something! I always do. And this time what I learned has also save me a pure headache. The tub I planted with taters is right where the tomatoes are going to be. I will be moving that tub over by the tater bed thank you very much. 🤣
Thanks as always!
You're welcome Paulla. ❤
If you're growing in raised containers/tubs, as long as your maters and taters aren't in the same bed you'll be ok. Taters are nitrogen suckers, and would steal it from your maters. But if they're in ground, you need to be sure they're 10' apart.
Happy planting!
@@krissgross2335 - Thank you! My main crop is in a raised bed on the opposite side of the garden. I happen to do a tub for video purposes and it is right next to where the maters are going to be. Thank God it is a tub because it can be easily moved over by the bed.
I love your honesty and sense of humor. :)
Companion planting is an excellent way to assist you with your garden
I’ve always chuckled at Harry Vetch too, lol!
Your joy is infectious. You provide clear and evidence-based information that I can use and pass along to others - that makes the gardening world stronger and more sustainable. Thank you. P.S. "Hairy vetch" had me laughing right along with you!
Thank you Janine!
Yes!! Finally, after searching and searching, I find some good advice about flea beetles. 4 years ago I started having problems with them in my tomato beds. I have no idea where they came from (I'd sure like to know), but they have continued to aggravate me, though somewhat less due to diligent use of an organic spray. I LOVE your channel and have subscribed for years now. Thank you!
Great! You're welcome!
This is the type of video that makes me absolutely love your channel Brian. Most of your videos are evidence based - not just anecdotal "because this is how I have done it for 30 years". Such absolute statements are rarely universally accepted across all scenarios. I love finding topics where I can debunk myths related to farming. This is an excellent video - thank you!! - Rick
Hairy vetch scratch cracked me up‼️
Thank You for all the great info
I have been impatiently waiting for this one, thanks Brian!! I wrote down everything you mentioned and luckily I have starts of each one so now I can plant accordingly. Thanks a lot for this video!!
You're welcome. Great!
"I really have a gift for describing things". Lol!😂 you really have a great sense of humor. I listen to your videos and I have learned a lot, so thank you so much for everything. I also just purchased your companion book. Finally!! I'm in my garden right now listening to companion planting videos by you and after I leave, I'm going to run out and get some crimson clover to plant around my two rows of pepper plants. but my basil and my dill and my parsley starts are going in the garden and you were very helpful, so thank you very much and God bless you and your family
I have returned to gardening about a year ago. I believe it was you I watched and had advised planting basil near the tomatoes! So that is what I did Both the tomatoes and basil came up thrived!🍅💚 thank you also for putting an image along with the type of bug! Although I had to pause the video while eating lunch!🥴
Yes, I learned about Harry Vetch 🧙♂, and why you want him in your garden. 😄🌿🍅
well my goodness! you are in quite the funny mood today! love the humor with the info!!
This video was the most instructive video I’ve seen on companion planting for tomato plant health. Thank you from TN.
Thanks! I forgot about Basil-- love it too, for cooking 😊
Me too!
Love seeing the cymbidium in the background. Could you make a video on growing outdoor orchids in your area?
Awesome video and great info!
Thanks!
Great tips
Thank you
Love your videos! I have listed all the plants you suggested and ordered the seeds!
Great!
I used a small yellow solo cup covered with tanglefoot at the beginning of the season and had almost no pests. I used two suspended in each 14' x 4' planting bed.
Nice
I worry about using yellow solo cups and harming beneficial‘s
@@mammacass5311 The tanglefoot is a waterproof sticky substance that only captures small insects. last year it captured most of the pest. No bees or larger insect get trapped they are strong enough to escape. The yellow cups attract pest just like the yellow flowers on squash plants. I had no squash beetles last year. The traps lasted all season. I should have renewed them in Sept as they were pretty full and lost some of there stickiness and color from all the bugs.
What is tanglefoot ? Thanks
@@mikemcdonald3670 Awesome thanks for the tip I will definitely try it
I use eggplants as a trap crop for flea beetles, they take most of the damage and still end up producing
That’s a really good idea because I don’t want to eat egg plants do they take up much room?
You always come up with the topics I want to know about!!
THANK YOU!!!!❤🧡💛💚💙🎉
You're welcome
Very thorough. Excellent video.
Thank you
@@NextLevelGardening where do I find the supporting evidence you mention. I’m a Master Gardener helping the public with gardening.
You look like you're feeling well. Great video and especially love 6:28!
That was awesome. I'm planting all of these! Dill, parsley, and basil are delicious, and apparently beneficial!
Wow...that was an AWESOME VIDEO W SUPER GREAT INFO! Those CRIMSON CLOVERS. & CARROT TOPS are FANTASTIC to feed to PET BUNNIES🐇🐇🐇
Thank you Brian. This is very informative. I will be sending this to my daughter who has hornworms at her house.
You're welcome
I am learning so much from you. But what about Marigolds? I have about 50 Marigold plants started. That’s okay there is always a place to put them!
Planted radishes (Easter Basket mix from Baker Creek) around my cucumber plants last year and pests definitely focused on them instead of the cucs.
Nice!
Great tip thanks!
Well a Harry Vetch good morning to you🤓🤓. Thanks for all the good information and the laughs.
Lol. You're welcome
This year I had some garlic chive seedlings in pots getting ready to plant and I was delighted to find lacewing eggs on them!
This is the way to start the day...learning with a laugh🤣😂Thank you!🌱🌱
You're welcome
I’ve planted hairy vetch as green manure in the veggie beds and it really does improve the soil (NPK testing). I’m for sure going to try it in the tomato patch as well. Thanks for the informative video.
I really appreciate this video. You explained the why very well. I also like that you said how or where to plant the companion to benefit the plant. right next to the plant, or 6 feet away makes a big difference! I would like to see this done with companion planting with Squash, too!
Oats Buckwheat and Alfalfa supposed to be soil normalization from aerobic tillage. Wheat for compacted and radish lifts the soil
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Another great video! I was worried about planting my tomatoes where my radishes currently reside (because they’re growing slowly this year!!) but now it’s a win-win. Thank you!!
Perfect. You're welcome!
What a super informative video. Hairy vetch coming up this fall. Now to come up with something for cut worms 🐛 !! I’m pumped!! Love your show!
Great tips! One thing on the thrips, the damage you will see is actually small white dead spots seen on the top of the leaf and combination of white and black(poop) specks underneath the leaf! And while they do tend to be small, if you look at the underside of the leaf long enough you will usually see them move around!
One of the most helpful videos. We watch them all but this one is my most recent favorite. Thank you so much
Love your advice
Good to know re: stink bugs and flea beetles! Thank you again for the information this channel provides!
You're welcome
Do you know how stink bugs and flea beetles over winter? Are they soil sustained?
I LOST it at 7:34! Laughed so hard I woke my kid up. Also, thank you for the tips!
I'm going to be planting my tomatos and tomatillos tomorrow, and flea beetles are a major problem here. I didn't know about them preferring radishes so I will absolutely be planting radishes (my dad wants them anyway), and a few of these other herbs, in my tomato beds as well. thanks for the info!
Yay! Just in time .
You jumped up another 1K!!
Great tips! I’m getting so excited for tomato season
Love all your hints and information I've learned so much from your video. Thank you , keep up your great work . Diane from Washington state
Hairy vetch! OMGs I'm dyin'!!! 🤣🤣 Great info Brian.
🤣🤣🤣 thanks
So helpful, thank you 👩🏻🌾
You're welcome
Thanks for the vid. My last frost is this wed and Thurs then it's on!! I made 3 -- 3×8 raised cedar beds for this year I'm hoping for a good year I'll definitely use this videos info
I really learned a lot from your video, thank you. Planting Crimson Clover also has a two-fold since the flowers can be picked not only for medicinal purposes but I understand they make a pretty good jelly.
Oh. True!
Hairy vetch is growing as a weed in my yard, lol. Your videos are very informative, and I will say this carefully: I am considered to be one of the leading experts in the world on the critically endangered dawn redwood, but last year was the first time I had ever planted a garden, and I don't know squat about agriculture! Your videos are helping me to overcome so many of the issues I had last year. Thank you very much for putting these out. They are working!
Thank you Brian, this is an excellent video, thank you for going to so much trouble for us! I am going to do as you have suggested ad here in sunny humid Florida there is an abundance of bugs!!!
Brian - I ordered your companion planting book this morning from Amazon. Am looking forward to reading and learning more from it.
Great video! Thank you for all the info. I am so anxious/excited to get my babies in the ground. Glad to get nighttime temperature info for peppers or I would have put them out too soon. I really need to know nighttime temperatures for transplanting my tomato babies. I’m in 9-B, Sacramento. Thanks for sharing all your garden wisdom.
Entertaining and useful! Great combo 😄
Great tips and you are fun to watch! I am trying my hand at tomato string trellises this year!
35ft from the drop line for the black walnut to avoid Juglone is a good rule of thumb… I have a giant black walnut that I hate…
and all my tomatoes, peppers and all grow around 42 ft from where the farthest branch would drop a walnut.
Fantastic info! I will definitely give all of these a try this year. 👍🏼
Excellent content! Subscribed & liked😃. Love scientific-based info. Thank you, loved the accompanying pic of pests. Will look up Hairy Vetch.
Thanks Tess. Welcome!