What to sow in autumn instead of mustard: the best solution after potatoes and tomatoes
Smart gardeners have realized the power and benefits of green manure and therefore are actively sowing various crops in the freed-up areas.
Mustard is especially popular - inexpensive, unpretentious, effective against diseases, weeds and a number of pests. But after nightshades, it is recommended to sow another crop.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication BelNovosti, a scientist, agronomist and landscape designer, told us which green manure is ideal for sowing after potatoes and tomatoes.
Despite the fact that mustard saturates the soil with useful substances, improves its health and repels pests, phacelia is better in this regard.
Benefits of Phacelia
Firstly, phacelia is considered a universal crop and can be used for sowing after any crops.
Secondly, it is considered unpretentious, quickly produces shoots that are resistant to cold.
Thirdly, phacelia saturates the soil with nitrogen, mineral compounds, and humus.
Fourthly, it normalizes soil acidity and suppresses weed growth.
Fifthly, green manure protects beds from the spread of wireworms, aphids and nematodes.
Sixthly, phacelia prevents the development of fungi that cause late blight and rot.
This is why phacelia is called the ideal solution for sowing after harvesting potatoes and tomatoes.
