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Basil
Pinch it and it grows bushier. Enough for pesto all summer.
Basil earns its spot as the essential companion for tomatoes, fast-growing in warm weather and producing ample leaves for pesto, caprese, and Thai curries all summer. Genovese works best for Italian dishes, while Thai basil elevates stir-fries; Purple basil adds visual drama. At just $4 a starter plant, basil costs 30% less than typical patio herbs and boosts tomato yields by 25% when planted nearby.
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