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Survival Garden Tomato Companions
May 2, 2010
Tomatoes, the most common grown garden vegetable, can be helped by planting certain companion plants nearby. Many plants have a natural ability to attract or repel certain insects and can be strategically planted according to your needs.
Companion planting is a great way to minimize the use of pesticides while using the natural abilities of nature to our advantage. If you take the time to plant some, or all of the following beneficial plants around your tomato garden, you will have healthier and higher producing tomato plants.
Since your yield will be higher, be sure to preserve your harvest to add to your food storage! 
Two great tomato preservation methods are dehydrating (slices) and canning (whole or sauces).
Tomato Beneficial Companion Plants
French marigolds will repel whiteflies (they feed on the leaves of plants) and round worm nematodes (live in the ground and attack the roots).
Borage, an edible flower (with edible leaves), will deter tomato hornworms (a type of caterpillar that will eat the leaves). It also attracts beneficial bees.
Basil, a beneficial herb, will repel thrips (an insect that will feed on leaves) and will also improve growth and flavor of the tomato.
Nasturtiums, an edible flower (with edible leaves), is one of the best at attracting predatory beneficial insects, and will repel aphids
Petunias, an edible flower (with edible leaves), will repel tomato worms.
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