Tomato in Zone 6a

Solanum lycopersicum

Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).

Good companions

• Basil — Basil is reputed to improve tomato flavor and repel pests.
• Marigold — Marigolds deter root-knot nematodes and some insect pests.
• Carrot — Loosens soil for tomato roots without competing for space above ground.

Where to buy tomato seeds

• Botanical Interests
• True Leaf Market
• Burpee
• High Mowing Organic Seeds

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See it growing

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