What to Plant “At the Feet” of Cucumbers: 7 Ideal Neighbors to Increase the Yield
Cucumbers are a fragile and capricious crop. Therefore, it is important not only to apply fertilizers on time and water the plantings correctly, but also to carefully select “neighbors”.
When planting plants, it is necessary to take into account that not all of them can “get along” in the garden bed.
Some crops can hinder the normal growth of vegetables, take away all the nutrients and moisture from the soil. But there are also plants that only contribute to the normal growth of the crop.
But what exactly should you plant next to your cucumbers to harvest them by the bucketful?
First of all, you can pay attention to greenery. Basil will grow well next to cucumbers, which will also repel ants, flies and mosquitoes.
Cilantro will protect vegetables from diseases and pests, and parsley will strengthen the immune system.
Experienced gardeners plant radishes nearby, which improve the composition of the soil, saturate it with nitrogen and promote the growth of cucumbers.
In addition, radish will repel cucumber moth.
Another vegetable that will help cucumbers grow juicy and aromatic is cabbage. You can also plant onions nearby.
If you want to decorate the beds at the same time, you can pay attention to flowers, which also stimulate the growth of the crop, repel harmful insects, but at the same time attract pollinators. In this case, summer residents recommend paying attention to calendula.
