"Jim Carlock" wrote in message
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James wrote:
Try not growing the same plants in the same spot year after year.

Tomatoes are supposed to be the exception to that rule.

Here's what I've noticed...

(1) Many things that grow next to a tomato plant grow well.
(2) Tomatoes planted in the same area 4 to 6 months apart seem
to do better the next set that runs.
(3) Some things benefit tomatoes and help keep nematodes away,
including...
(3a) Marigolds keep nematodes away from tomatoes (Personally
tested).
(3b) Asparagus is a natural nematicide (book read, not personally
tested).
(3c) Dahlias keep nematodes away (book read, not personally
tested).

A book that I have suggests that you not move tomato plants. Other
vegetables should be rotated.


Also, tomatoes don't like cigarettes (book read, non-smokder) and
the advice goes to wash your hands before playing with tomato
leaves (probably best not to play with the leaves at all).

Hope this helps.

Jim Carlock
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