I've grown some tomatoes in the past but they really start getting eaten up by the bugs rather quickly. Has anyone on here had success growing tomatoes organically? Is there a specific kind of tomato that repels bugs better? I would like to stay away from the harsh chemicals if I try tomatoes again next year.
Organic solution for tomatoes?
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Don't worry, bean pods are fruits too, but because they are used in mainly savory dishes, most people classify them as veg
Don't have many problems with things eating my tomatoes, but I do spray against blight, which can destroy the crop. I only use Bordeaux mixture which can be washed off before eating.
Don't worry, bean pods are fruits too, but because they are used in mainly savory dishes, most people classify them as veg
Don't have many problems with things eating my tomatoes, but I do spray against blight, which can destroy the crop. I only use Bordeaux mixture which can be washed off before eating.
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Companion plant with marigolds, and mint to keep the bugs down without using chemicals.
Beer traps keep slugs down.
Beer traps keep slugs down.
I have never had a problem with anything other than blight on my tomatoes and for that I consider myself fortunate. Go to a garden center and ask them what would help and be less toxic on the bugs. Try the Organic Gardening website too.
Basil! Basil is a companion plant to tomatoes. It has always kept the bugs off for me. Doesn't seem to matter which kind of basil. But honestly I do have a variety, or at least I did and it always worked. I don't have any tomatoes going right now. But I had to plant them pretty close. They do love each other and it always worked for me. Best wishes.
My grandmother sprays a mixture of detergent or dishwashing liquid and water on them. It really works.