What vegetables we plant next to each otherhas an impact on their growth and yield quality. Particularvegetables planted side by sidemay have a positive or negative effect on each other. Proper vegetable proximity is as important as keeping the soil in good condition, balanced fertilization and crop rotation. Seewhat vegetables to plant next to each otherfor a he althy and high yield. Here are some useful tips and atable of vegetablesto plant side by side.
What vegetables to plant next to each other
If we do it the right way,vegetables planted side by sidesupport each other, accelerate the development of their neighbors and prevent them from being attacked by diseases and pests. Such dependencies occur during coordinate cultivation. This cultivation is based on the use of at least two plant species which, when grown side by side alternately in a row or several rows, provide themselves with many benefits. These benefits include:
- He althy, abundant yield,
- Weed reduction,
- Reduced number of pests, and often diseases,
- Increased variety of species, and at the same time an attractive appearance of the vegetable garden.
When planninggrowing vegetables side by sidealways take into account the correct crop rotation of vegetables on the plot. Closely related species can only be grown on the same site after several years.
When planting vegetables side by sidetake into account their growth rate, type of root system and period of harvest maturity. For example, the slow growth of carrots and parsley allows you to sow a radish or fennel between the rows, which will grow to be harvested before the carrots start to grow.
In coordinate cultivation, oil-yielding plants are very popular, as they have a positive effect on the taste of vegetables. A famous example ofplanting vegetables side by sideis the cultivation of carrots with onions. Vegetables protect each other against the occurrence of such pests as: carrot sirloin, onion cream or tobacco thrips.
Cabbage planted next to tomatoes is less damaged by caterpillars of the Mallard moth. Similarly, by planting kale with cabbage, we will reduce the occurrence of this pest, because it is on the kale, and not the cabbage, that insects lay their eggs. In the cultivation of peas and beans, corn is an effective barrier against pests.Another exampleof planting vegetables side by sideis growing a leek next to parsley. Leek uses this combination because the smell of parsley protects it from the miniature leek.
Of course, these are just examples. More informationwhat vegetables to plant next to each otherare presented in the table below. Here you will find all the pairs of vegetables that, when planted side by side, have a mutual positive effect.
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Which vegetables to plant next to each other - table
Good to know!Valuable information on plants positively influencing a given vegetable can also be found in the shop of our guide. There, in the description of the seeds of each vegetable, we included information about what other vegetables should be planted next to them, and which are better to avoid (positive and negative impact of other plants).
Of course, the quality of our crops is also influenced byselection of good quality planting material , i.e. the purchase of good quality seedlings or sowing of good quality seeds. It is also worth paying attention toresistance of individual vegetable varieties to diseases and pestsA good example is Flyaway F1 carrot, which is resistant to sheath of carrots. This dangerous pest of carrots is simply not interested in this variety. Another example is the Tanja Salad Cucumber, which is resistant to diseases such as powdery mildew and cucurbits, and is also suitable for container growing on balconies and terraces.
The highest quality vegetable and flower seeds can be found in the shop of our guide. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the offer of vegetables that are easy to grow and yield well!
MSc Eng. Joanna Białowąs
