Getting rid of late blight and the Colorado potato beetle: what can be planted next to potatoes
24.11.2023 21:01
By planting certain crops near potatoes, you can get rid of late blight and the Colorado potato beetle.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication Belnovosti, agronomist and landscape designer, tells us which plants will help protect potatoes from these misfortunes.
How to protect potatoes from pests and diseases
Firstly, onions and garlic help protect potatoes from the Colorado potato beetle and prevent the appearance of late blight.
They can be planted either near the potato bed or directly between the rows or between the bushes.
The second option is joint planting with beans. It disinfects the soil and enriches it with nitrogen.
And it protects potatoes not only from the Colorado potato beetle, but also from wireworms.
