Should Marigolds Be Planted with Tomatoes?

Gardeners Were Right: Marigolds DO Help Prevent Tomato Pests
Marigolds have long been planted alongside tomato plants, and not just because of their pretty flowers. ... Marigolds—a flowering plant in the daisy family—are common companions for tomatoes.

What can you not plant near marigolds?

Marigold companion planting enhances the growth of basil, broccoli, cabbage, cucumbers, eggplant, gourds, kale, potatoes, squash and tomatoes. Marigold also makes a good companion plant to melons because it deters beetles. Beans and cabbage are listed as bad companion plants for marigolds.

Why do you plant marigolds near tomatoes?

So why do marigolds and tomatoes grow well together? Marigolds and tomatoes are good garden buddies with similar growing conditions. Research studies have indicated that planting marigolds between tomatoes protects the tomato plants from harmful root-knot nematodes in the soil.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.