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Companion planting in its traditional method is a northern hemisphere concept that works well in the UK and Europe, however, down here in Australia, this traditional method of companion planting does not work. The most famous companion planting dou, basil and tomatoes does not really prevent any attacks either. I like basil as much as the next man, but to make any real protection of your tomatoes you would need a truckload of basil to do so. In return for planting so much basil out next to the tomatoes your basil will probably contract a case of blackspot. The only time these ingredients work well together is in the pot! Read the rest of this entry »