Underplanting does not harm the deep-rooted tomatoes. On the contrary: they can deter pests, prevent diseases, loosen the soil and shade the root area of the tomatoes so that they need to be watered less often.
Which plants are suitable for underplanting tomatoes?
Herbs, root vegetables, salads, leeks and flowers that can tolerateshallow roots,partum shadeand no higher are suitable for underplanting tomatoes grow as50 cm. These plants, for example, have proven themselves:
- Basil and parsley
- Celery and carrots
- Lettuce and lamb's lettuce
- Garlic and onions
- Marigolds and marigolds
Planting tomatoes with herbs
Herbs are ideal planting partners for tomatoes. Those that have a strong scent, such as basil and parsley, are particularly recommended. They contain a large amount ofessential oilsThese can deter pests such asaphids You are welcome to plant the following herbs under your tomatoes and you will certainly not regret it:
- Basil
- Savory
- parsley
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Chamomile
- Garden cress
Planting tomatoes with root vegetables
Root vegetables use their increasingly larger roots to break up thesoilunderground and make itlooser The tomatoes benefit from this. Above ground, these plants hardly get in each other's way, as most root vegetables are particularly strong underground and develop less towering foliage. The following are well suited for underplanting:
- Celery
- carrot
- Parsnip
- Kohlrabi
- Radish
Planting tomatoes with lettuces
Tomatoes are well positioned with salads as tenants. The lettuces have shallow roots, tolerate some shade from the tomatoes and theycover the groundeffectively. At the same time, they ensure that thesoil is loosened. These salads are popular as underplanting tomatoes:
- Arugula
- Oak leaf lettuce
- Lamb lettuce
- Lettuce
- Plucking lettuce
Planting tomatoes with flowers
With its delicate flowers, the tomato plant is not particularly noticeable to bees. Therefore, underplanting in the form of colorful flowers that attract bees is recommended. Theysupportthe tomato indirectlyin pollination by attracting bees and other nectar-hungry insects. Perfect for tomato plants:
- Tagetes
- Nasturtium
- Marigolds
- Virgin in the countryside
Planting tomatoes with leeks
Allium plants are helpful in the fightagainst fungal pathogens. They also protect the tomato plants fromrodent eating. Their strong smell keeps them away. Effective and easy to fit under the tomatoes are:
- Onions
- garlic
- Chives
- Leeks
Plants with which you should not plant tomatoes under
You should be careful withHeavy eaters Some of them seem to be suitable planting partners for tomatoes. But appearances are deceiving. For example, cucumbers do not go well with tomato plants. Likewise, potatoes, pumpkins, peppers or eggplants are not suitable for underplanting. Even peas that aren't heavy eaters don't go well with tomatoes.
Tip
Strawberries as a base for snacking
Strawberries are uncomplicated, have shallow roots and they even get along with tomatoes. You can plant both garden strawberries and wild strawberries around the tomato plants. They cover the ground with their leaves and occasionally provide delicious treats.
