Description
Most companion planting advice online gets repeated so often that nobody stops to ask whether it actually works. In this video, I separate gardening folklore from science-based companion planting and show you the companion plants that can genuinely help tomatoes by attracting beneficial insects, reducing pest pressure, suppressing weeds, and improving overall garden health.
We'll cover basil, hairy vetch, dill, onions, trap crops, beneficial insect plants, and more—plus a few plants you may want to keep away from your tomatoes.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction: The Truth About Companion Planting
0:57 Basil & Hornworms
2:56 Beneficial Insects & Parasitic Wasps
4:18 Marigolds: What They Actually Do
5:19 Trap Crops: Radishes & Nasturtiums
6:42 Hoverflies & Sweet Alyssum
7:41 Onions, Garlic & Spider Mites
8:44 Cover Crops, Mulch & Disease Prevention
10:25 Plants to Keep Away from Tomatoes
11:27 The Real Secret to Companion Planting
12:16 Best Companion Flowers for Your Vegetable Garden
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