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For Better Homegrown Tomatoes, Always Plant These 14 Things Alongside Them By Amanda Ketola June 5, 2025 1:25 pm EST

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Tomatoes are a top crop in many home gardens. Whether you can them, stew them, or pop a cherry tomato in your mouth straight from the vine, these tasty treats are a kitchen staple that complement an endless array of dishes, from spaghetti to a nourishing one-pot tomato soup .

I've been growing tomatoes for more decades than I care to admit. It's a family thing, passed down on our homestead in Vermont over generations. In addition to my hand-me-down agriculture lessons (which I also shared with my kids), I've also spent a ton of time experimenting to discover what compan

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