Well, let me tell ya, plantin’ them marigolds with tomatoes ain’t a bad idea at all.
Can you do it? Sure, you can! It’s like this, them marigolds and tomatoes, they get along just fine. They both like the sun, lots of it, ya know? And they drink up water about the same, not too fussy. Just make sure they ain’t squeezed in too tight, give ’em some room to breathe and grow big and strong.
Now, why would ya wanna do this? Lemme tell ya, them marigolds, they’re like little helpers in the garden. First off, them pretty flowers, they bring in the bees.
- Bees are good, ya know? They help them tomato plants make more tomatoes.
- And them ladybugs too, they come around. Ladybugs, they eat up the bad bugs, the ones that munch on your tomatoes.
Them tomato plants, they got their share of troubles, ya know? Worms and caterpillars, they love to eat ’em up. Big moths, they lay eggs, and then you get them big green tomato hornworms. Nasty things, they are. But them marigolds, they got a trick up their sleeve.
First thing is, them marigolds, they stink! Well, not stink bad, but strong. Them moths, they don’t like that smell. It keeps ’em away, so they don’t lay their eggs on your tomato plants. That’s a good thing, keeps them worms away.
So, you see, plantin’ marigolds with tomatoes, it’s like havin’ a little army of helpers. They make the garden look pretty, they bring in the good bugs, and they keep away the bad bugs. It’s like gettin’ more for your money, ain’t it?
And it ain’t just tomatoes, you know. Them marigolds, they get along with lots of other plants too. Things like basil, and broccoli, and them cucumbers. Even them potatoes and squash, they like havin’ marigolds around. And them melons too, them marigolds keep the beetles away.
But listen here, there are some plants that don’t like marigolds so much. Beans and cabbage, they ain’t too friendly with them. So don’t go plantin’ them marigolds near them, ya hear?
So, if you’re thinkin’ ’bout plantin’ tomatoes, go ahead and throw in some marigolds too. It’s a good thing, I tell ya. Makes your garden prettier, and helps them tomatoes grow big and strong. And who doesn’t want more tomatoes, right? Just remember to give ’em all some space and plenty of sunshine, and you’ll be eatin’ good all summer long.
And one more thing, some folks say you can even plant other stuff with them marigolds and tomatoes, like sweet basil, or them little alyssum flowers, and even them calendula ones. They all kinda help each other out, ya know? Makes for a real nice garden, all growin’ together and happy. Just like a family, kinda.
Anyways, that’s all I gotta say ‘bout it. Go on and plant them marigolds and them tomatoes. You’ll see, it’s a good thing. Now get outta here and go get yer hands dirty!
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