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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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