does anyone know if i can plant chives,basil or lemon thyme in the same container?or maybe a flowering plant that i can plant in the container with the tomatoes?they are in full sun.i am just looking for something to help dress up the container since they sit on our patio.
2007-03-27 06:07:07 · 10 answers · asked by rainbowhoff 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
You can plant more than one type of plant in a container. Crossing of flavors in between tomatoes and herbs isn't going to happen. What is going to happen is that you have twice as many mouths to feed. Two plants eat more than one, so you'll need to watch your fertilizing a little closer.
try to keep your tomatoes upright. Herbs won't appreciate tomatoes hanging all over them (they like sun!)
2007-03-27 07:00:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not a good idea. Tomatoes dont even like dirt on the underside of their leaves. Splashing dirt often carries viruses. Also, bugs will hide in the flowering plants and will have shelter. With the added heighth under the tomatoes, it will be just like a stepladder to the fruit and leaves. And last, other plants will be competing for the nutrients in the soil that the tomatoes so dearly need to produce good fruit.
2007-03-27 06:27:01 · answer #2 · answered by juncogirl3 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would not advise it. Planting herbs in with the tomatoes would cause the chance of flavors (herbs) getting into the tomatoes. Thats why you don't plant peppers too close to tomato plants. It will also cause a "fight" for water in all the plants since they are in a container. Tomato plants are usually very leafy and would block sun for the herbs.
2007-03-27 06:15:26 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
definite! Tomato flowers in 5 gallon bins could do large. make efficient you positioned a tomato cage over your plant at the same time as it continues to be incredibly small. you will get them at residing house depot or Lowe's. those help the plant help the load of the tomatoes. Water usually yet no longer too a lot and make efficient there are drain holes interior the bottom of the sphere or the roots receives water logged. save interior the sunlight all day. solid success.
2016-12-02 21:50:05 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can plant your herbs with the tomatoes but i would keep herbs with herbs....how about using marigolds....they help keep critters from eating out of your garden as well as adding some color..
2007-03-27 06:15:22 · answer #5 · answered by lilnetties 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can plant herbs, but i suggest putting some flowers in with your tomatoes also.....i sometimes do this with house plants that i bring outside and they look great!
2007-03-27 09:57:00 · answer #6 · answered by cookster 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your containers are big enough plant some marigolds, they will repel bugs and bloom for you---the other things you mentioned will also work.
2007-03-27 06:12:18 · answer #7 · answered by lilabner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a flatter container for herbs.
2007-03-27 06:31:37 · answer #8 · answered by J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
confusing task. seek onto search engines like google. just that might help!
2014-11-06 19:43:50 · answer #9 · answered by kenneth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmmmm
its your garden
I guess you get to plant whatever you want
2007-03-27 06:11:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋