What to plant with tomatoes in a container? – Tomato companion planting chart

Have you ever considered growing companion plants in a container with tomatoes? If not, I have a superb idea that will not only help your tomatoes thrive but also benefit the companion plants. To know which plant to grow, all you need to do is read this guide till the end.

Trust me, I’ve conducted this experiment myself, and after obtaining positive results, I’ve shortlisted the companion plants that not only grow well but also benefit tomatoes. If you encounter any problems and need a solution, feel free to leave a comment in the comment section below.

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.

What is Companion Planting?

Companion planting is one of the practices that is done by almost every gardener in the home garden to grow more and more plants as this practice helps in giving benefit to each other. 

Companion planting helps remove the pests from your home garden and also encourages the growth of the plant by attracting beneficial pollinators and insects to the plant. Also, this planting helps in preventing diseases in the plants.

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. 

What to plant with tomatoes in a container?

  Plants Good companionBad CompanionBenefits they provide Damage  they cause 
Basil   Yes    No Having common blights and diseases, can sometimes be a con.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 gardenNone 
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 plantNone 
garlic    Yes     No Keep the insects away, the harmful spider mites from a tomato plant can also control blight None 
kale  No     Yes NoneThey 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 soilNone 
cucumber    Yes     No Avoid the growth of weeds, living mulch for tomatoes, and keep the soil moistAdd nitrogen to the soil, make the soil aerated, and repel any fungal infection
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 infectionNone 
celery  Yes     No Having common blights and diseases can sometimes be a con.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 plantNone 
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. There are various benefits of companion planting as it offers various benefits for tomatoes which help the plant grow at a faster pace.

Some of the herbs that are strongly scented can be grown with other plants that will help in repelling the insects and pests from the Garden and then attract the pollinators to the plant. Also, being a self, a tile plant, it will even grow without the pollinators. Some of the benefits of the Companion planting are as follows: 

  • It helps in improving the texture of the soil.
  • It will improve the health of the plant.
  • It enhances the fruit quality whether its flavor or structure. 
  • It helps in 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

In this guide, you come to know that 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.

With the tomato companion planting chart, we hope you now know 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! I hope you are clear with the guide. Let me know if there are any queries.

Thanks for reading! Happy Gardening!

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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