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What you can't plant in a garden bed after potatoes: only weeds will sprout
19.04.2023 13:54
Beginning gardeners first need to understand the subtleties of crop rotation. Not only the number of shoots, but also the quality of the harvest depends on this nuance.
Every summer resident has potatoes growing on their plot. We will tell you what should not be planted or sown in this place in the new season.
Experienced gardeners strongly advise against neglecting crop rotation rules.
First of all, it should be noted that the place for planting potatoes themselves is changed every two years. Otherwise, depletion of the fertile soil layer, development of diseases and spread of pests cannot be avoided.
What shouldn't be planted after potatoes?
Firstly, if potatoes were planted in this place two years in a row, then it is better not to do this in the third year.
Secondly, you shouldn't plant strawberries after potatoes. They have one common pest - nematode. As a result, only memories will remain from the berry harvest.
Thirdly, planting cabbage is not an option. Here, the root of the problem is also in pests - wireworm, mole cricket, and the soil after potatoes is not so fertile for abundant harvests of these crops.
What to plant?
To make sure the space is not empty, you can plant legumes here. Beans and peas will not only give a good harvest, but will also help the soil recover.
Beets and radishes, turnips, squash and pumpkin will also produce good harvests.
