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Tomatoes & Garlic
✓ Excellent Companions
✓ Why Tomatoes and Garlic Work Well Together
✓Garlic deters spider mites on tomatoes
✓Sulfur compounds may inhibit fungal diseases
✓Repels aphids and Japanese beetles
🔬 How It Works (Science)
- 1.Allyl sulfide compounds deter many pests
- 2.Antifungal properties of sulfur compounds
- 3.Strong odor masks tomato scent from pests
📋 Planting Tips
1Plant garlic around tomato bed perimeter
2Garlic can be planted in fall for summer tomatoes
3Do not overwater garlic when tomatoes need moisture
📏 Recommended Spacing
Garlic 6-8" apart, 12" from tomato stems
📚 Sources & Research
- •Pest deterrent research
- •Organic pest management studies
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