Tomatoes are rich in potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and other minerals, as well as microelements (zinc, copper, iodine, fluorine).
In addition to being healthy, tomatoes are also very tasty – both as part of a dish and on their own.
To grow a luxurious harvest of nutritious and tasty fruits, it is not only fertilization that is important.
Summer residents have found another component of ideal tomatoes. It turns out that the type of plant planted next to the tomatoes is also important.
Basil increases the yield of tomatoes. Tomatoes grown next to this greenery are larger, sweeter and more aromatic. In addition, there are 20-30% more fruits than in other seasons, according to experienced summer residents.
Basil can be planted in different ways. There are three main options: along the edges of the bed, between tomatoes, or on the side.
The timing of sowing basil depends on the method of cultivation. Thus, with the seedling option, the native of Asia is sent into the soil from March 25 to April 10. If basil is planted directly in open ground, then the most successful period is from May 25 to June 10.
Seeds can be planted in the soil at the beginning of May. But there is an important condition: the soil must warm up to +15 °C.
