tomato lover wrote:
Hi,

I am in Northern California and the weather is so beautiful so I
thought of growing some tmatoe and herbs in containers as I live in an
apartment. Pity not to have a house with a big yard here! anyway,

I want plant some herbs in the same container as the tomatoes. I don't
know what would be a good match to grow in the same part. I guess Basil
and chives are good choices, But

I need lots of Mint and Basil and French Tarragon, I love them so much
, just eat them raw with my food!

So, I thought grow Mint in one container. French Tarragon in one.

I don't need that much Oregano, Thyme and chive. So can I grow these
three in the same container where I grow my tomatoes.

I went to nursery yesterday and there is so many different thymes?
which one should I get? I am concerned about the falvor.

How about Bell peppers, Can I grow them in the same container with
herbs or tomatoes? How big they get, How big a container Ineed to grow
peppers?

And finally last question! I have got "Sweet 100" and "Early girl"
tomatoes so far. I want to get 2-3 more. What do you recommend? I am
looking for high yeild and long season bearing.

Hope to get answers soon, Many thanks in advance.

Gardner Newbie.

I've read that Basil is an excellent companion plant for tomatoes. I
wouldn't know from personal experience as I _always_ have Basil growing
;-) Marigolds are also good companions for tomatoes, and catnip is great
to grow with just about everything.

As for the thyme, if you are looking for the best thyme like flavor, go
with common (or vulgar) thyme or lemon thyme. I probably have four or
five different thymes going right now. I get the best look from the
silver thyme, but it's flavor is not as full.

Be careful growing herbs, though, they have a way of creeping into your
senses (and heart) and changing you forever.

David