The association of some plants makesstrawberries yield better and less often attacked by diseases and pestsCertain vegetables and herbs grown in conjunction with strawberries help avoid the use of chemical pesticides. Others, in turn, improve the taste and aroma of strawberries. Still others can create decorative flowerbeds with strawberries. Seewhat to plant next to strawberries for better growth and yieldHere are the best plants to plant next to strawberries!
Onions and garlic planted next to strawberries protect them from gray mold and improve the taste of strawberry fruit. Photo pixabay.com
What plants to plant next to strawberriessuggests MSc. Agnieszka Lach, a graduate of the Faculty of Environmental Management and Agriculture at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. On a daily basis, he is professionally involved in the care and arrangement of gardens. The author of many interesting tutorial articles and an expert on the gardening forum.
Which vegetables to plant next to the strawberries?
Many vegetable plants emit volatile substances (so-called phytocides), which reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests. Such plants are, for example, onion vegetables.Planting onions, garlic, leeks or chives next to strawberriesprotect them against gray mold (Botrytis cinerea) and other strawberry fungus diseases. Onion and garlic also have a positive effect on the taste of strawberries.
Strawberries will grow more abundantly if beans and peas are sown in their vicinity , which enrich the soil with nitrogen. Othervegetables that benefit strawberries are : lettuce, spinach, lamb's lettuce, carrots, radish, radish and beetroot.
Remember!
Onions, garlic and leeks can be planted between the rows of strawberries, as they are not disturbed by growing strawberry leaves. The remaining vegetables should be planted on the edge of the strawberry bed.
Avoid planting cruciferous vegetables next to strawberries- cabbage, cauliflower, kale, broccoli, kohlrabi and Brussels sprouts. The substances secreted by cruciferous vegetables inhibit the growth of strawberries. Alsoadversely affects strawberries close proximity to cucumbers
Strawberries should also not be planted near raspberries, blackberries and wild strawberriesbecause they hate each other's company. Moreover, they are attacked by the same pests and diseases. Therefore, planting them together favors the development of these diseases and pests.
What herbs to plant next to the strawberries?
Many types of herbs are suitable for planting near strawberries.Strawberries work very well: thyme, caraway, parsley, garden savory and coriander.Peppermint and sage are also good company for strawberries. Aromatic herbs improve the taste of the fruit, and their aroma additionally repels strawberry pests. Borage (stimulates strawberries to bloom more profusely) and chamomile are also good neighborhoods for strawberries. Their smell also attracts pollinating insects.
Herbs should be planted on the edge of the strawberry bedsor you can combine them with strawberries into aromatic beds. We can alsoplace pots with herbs between strawberry bushes .
What flowers to plant next to the strawberries?
We can plant many kinds of flowers next to strawberriesThey should, however, be flowers whose flowering date does not coincide with the flowering date of strawberries. Otherwise, pollinators will choose flowers of ornamental plants instead of strawberries. Flowers that bloom in early spring or summer are suitable for creating compositions with strawberries.
After the strawberries have fruited, their leaves should be mowed. Then, the ugly-looking stumps on the bed can be coveredby planting annual flowers between strawberries , e.g. marigolds, nasturtiums. In the flowerbed, strawberries can also be combined with aromatic perennials, such as: catnip and lavender. Both of these plants have a positive effect on the aroma of strawberries. A very goodcombination with strawberries are onion plants , e.g. decorative garlic, which protects strawberries against fungal diseases. After fruiting, unattractive strawberry bushes can cover the growing sedum plants.
Good to knowThe litter of spruce and pine needles improves the aroma of strawberry fruits.
