Never Plant These 7 Plants Next to Tomatoes Because They Will Destroy Them

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Warm weather brings the gardening and planting season. But did you know that every vegetable has its "good" and "bad" neighbors? "Good" neighbors promote better growth and yield, while "bad neighbors" slow growth and can ruin the crop.

Here are 7 plants that are bad neighbors for tomatoes:

1. Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, etc.

Cabbage is considered the worst neighbor for tomatoes because it consumes large amounts of minerals from the soil for its growth. Tomatoes also need a lot of minerals, so they often lose the “battle” with cabbage.

2. Corn

Corn attracts specific pests known as "corn earworms," which also like to attack tomatoes, seriously threatening the yield.

3. Fennel

Fennel releases substances into the soil that slow the growth of almost all nearby plants, making it a bad neighbor. If you love fennel, it's better to grow it in pots.

4. Dill

Dill initially gets along well with tomatoes because it can repel some pests. But in the long run, it acidifies the soil, which doesn't suit tomatoes.

5. Eggplant

Although many gardeners plant these two plants side by side, it's a big mistake. Both eggplant and tomato are susceptible to brown spots that attack the leaves and fruits, so the disease easily spreads from one to the other and can destroy the entire crop.

6. Potatoes

Potatoes and tomatoes are susceptible to the same diseases transmitted through the soil. Planting these plants close to each other increases the risk of infections and problems.

7. Walnut

Although it's unlikely you'll plant it next to tomatoes, it's important to know that walnut is a bad neighbor for all plants. It releases substances into the soil that inhibit the growth of other plants. Some even claim that not even weeds thrive near a walnut tree.