What you shouldn't plant after pumpkin: you won't see a rich harvest

03.01.2023 20:19

Not all crops grow and bear fruit well after pumpkin.

Experienced gardeners have listed plants that are best not to plant after members of the Pumpkin family.

Once the oval-shaped fruits have been harvested, it's time to think about what can be planted in the vacated area for the new season.

Some crops will not be able to grow in the soil after pumpkin. Crop rotation rules were formed based on the experience of professional farmers and ordinary summer residents. Therefore, it is better not to experiment, so as not to regret the time and effort spent later.

After pumpkin, you cannot plant melon, watermelon, squash, pattypan squash, cucumbers. It is better to find another place for these crops.

Pumpkin
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It is not worth planting other types of pumpkins in the same area. There is a high probability that young plants will fall under attack from pests or diseases.

Other crops can be safely planted after pumpkin. For example, tomatoes, peas, onions, garlic, corn. But in any case, in the spring the soil needs to be thoroughly fertilized, the quality of the future harvest depends on it.

Author: Dmitry Bobrovich Internet resource editor