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Amiya Baratan

These are the 7 Best Companion Plants to Grow Alongside Tomatoes for a Better, More Bountiful Harvest

A flourishing tomato plant.

Is it just us, or has everyone been bombarded by home-grown vegetable garden content all over social media? Perhaps it's the rise of organic veggie lovers like Nara Smith or maybe it's just the transition into summer that's bringing backyard gardens back in season. Either way, there has never been a better time to foster a gardening habit and put your green thumb to work in your backyard. And we can't think of a better way to start off strong than with juicy, lush red tomatoes.

Tomatoes are a favorite for home growing, and one of the best things you can treat your crop to is a friendly companion plant to help your tomatoes flourish along the way. Having spoken to the experts of the gardening world, we found the best companion plants to boost your tomato harvest for a better yield later this year. So, whether you're growing tomatoes in containers this summer or introducing them to raised beds, why not toss a couple of these plants into the patch for a thriving home garden?

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