Culinary Essentials

The four flavors that transform every kitchen—fresh, savory, aromatic, and essential

Summer Beginner

The perfect garden for every home cook. Tomato, basil, garlic, and onion are the holy trinity of world cuisine. Plant them together and you have everything needed for Italian pasta, fresh salsa, Asian stir-fry, and countless other dishes. This plot answers the question 'What should I grow?' with four of the most versatile, flavorful, storable vegetables.

Companion planting arrangement

Why This Works

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This companion planting combination works through complementary growing patterns and natural pest deterrence

The Plants in This Plot

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Tomato

Tomato

Heavy producer, stake for support, basil beneath improves flavor and deters pests

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Basil

Basil

Essential companion for tomatoes, fragrant, prolific harvest

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Garlic

Garlic

Plant in fall, harvest next summer, stores 6+ months

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Onion

Onion

Long-day variety for northern climates, stores exceptionally well

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Onion

Onion

Plant succession for extended harvest and storage

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Planting Instructions

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Follow the spacing shown in the garden plot grid

Care & Maintenance

Water regularly and monitor plant health

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⚠️ Note: Some plant information on this site is AI-generated. While we strive for accuracy, we recommend verifying critical growing information with local extension services or horticultural experts before planting.