Companion Planting

Tomato + Basil

Basil repels thrips and may improve tomato flavour.

pest deterrent

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Planting notes

Plant basil 12 inches from the tomato base; pinch flowers to keep leaves sweet.

BeeWise suggests companions for everything you grow and lays them out across your beds.

Candy-sweet cherry tomato that produces from midsummer until frost.

Classic pesto basil — pinch often for bushy growth and sweet leaves.