What is better to plant in a bed where onions grew: tricks that have already been forgotten

06.04.2023 13:53

Onions are an unpretentious crop. It is easy to get a quality harvest if you follow simple growing rules.

At the same time, the plant does not deplete the soil after itself, but leaves a specific aroma that can repel pests .

Therefore, experienced gardeners recommend sowing other crops after onions, which will be able to take root well and produce a harvest before the onset of frost.

What to plant after onions

Radish will surprise. When planting, it is necessary to take into account that it does not tolerate weeds, heat or lack of moisture, so late cultivation can be successful.

You can also safely grow carrots in such beds. The root crops will be sweet and protected from pests and diseases.

Onion
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In addition, the area is suitable for growing lettuce, broccoli and rapini.

You can plant green manure after onions. They will only saturate the soil with additional elements. But not every plant will do.

It is recommended to choose phacelia, rye, oats. If you plan to grow tomatoes in place of onions in the future, then it is better to choose mustard as a green manure.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor