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Which green manures are friends with potatoes: what to plant before planting, and what after harvesting
11.01.2023 14:46
Updated: 13.04.2023 09:49
Gardeners never tire of talking and retelling the benefits of green manure, although many do not suspect that crop rotation rules are also fundamental here.
We will tell you how to prepare the soil for planting potatoes using green manure crops, namely: what to plant before planting and what after harvesting.
Some crops saturate the soil with nutrients, others loosen the soil, drive away pests or displace weeds. The benefits of such a method are obvious. How not to harm?
We sow before planting
Spring sowing of green manure should not only solve the problems of soil fertility, and in a natural way. These should be crops that:
- they quickly rot, which means they saturate the soil with nutrients;
- they should help retain moisture and protect against recurrent frosts;
- repel pests and resist the development of pathogenic microflora;
- improve soil structure and prevent weed growth;
- promote the growth of beneficial soil microflora.
Planting examples
Legumes such as vetch and lupine will saturate the soil with phosphorus and nitrogen.
If the task is to cope with pests, then cruciferous plants are sown, and cereals improve the soil structure. But many call sowing phacelia the ideal option, which can even compete with manure.
After harvesting
At this time, the land is prepared for the new season. Therefore, the soil must be saturated with oxygen, nutrients, and for this, its structure must be restored.
Therefore, crops that not only fertilize the soil, but also act as a snow-retaining element are suitable. A mandatory condition is the fight against pests and weeds. Therefore, in the fall, it is preferable to sow rye, mustard or vetch.
