Surprisingly, the growth and development of vegetable crops is influenced not only by care and the environment. "Neighbors" can also contribute to the improvement or deterioration of yields and the general condition of the beds. So, let's consider the basic principles of compatibility of vegetables in the garden.
How to take into account the compatibility of vegetables in the garden?
It is no secret that the plants adjacent to the site invisibly influence each other, through the soil, attracting the same insects, including pollinators, as well as diseases and infections. Moreover, some "companions" are able to oppress. That is why when planting it is recommended to consider the compatibility of vegetables and follow the following principles:
- On the beds you need to "plant" plants from different families, so as not to carry out similar diseases, as well as pests.
- It is important that the neighboring vegetables had different vegetative characteristics, for example, the occurrence of roots, the height of the stem, etc. Thanks to this, they will use the resources rationally without harm to each other.
Examples of compatibility of growing vegetables
There are a lot of compatibility options for vegetables in the garden. So, for example, near tall plants such as tomato, you can successfully plant low carrots, cabbage, lettuce or garlic. If we talk about the compatibility of pepper with other vegetables, the best companions for it will be the same carrots, basil and onions.
The above compatibility with respect to the depth of the roots is grounded. The fact is that plants with a small root system take the necessary nutrients and moisture from the top layers from the soil. If they plant vegetables with deep roots, like tomato, potatoes or cabbage, there will be no competition for the same nitrogen. In this regard, next to beans, it is advisable to plant beets, strawberries, corn, pumpkin , tomato. Well, garlic and onions are unlikely to make a good bean company.
Phytophthora is a harmful fungus for potatoes. But if the rows with this vegetable alternate with rows of onions, corn or beans, then there is a great chance that the fungal disease will pass your garden.
Another example is the scaring off of pests. Serious misfortune for onions - the onion fly is able to reduce all the efforts of the gardener to "no." But if the beds with this vegetable are "diluted" with carrots, by the end of the summer you will be pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness of the beds: the carrot discourages the onion fly. In turn, the onion helps to cleanse the site of the fly.
