Secret of agronomists: these 3 plants are forbidden to be planted after cucumbers. You will be surprised
The cucumbers have left the garden bed, but their "shadow" continues to affect the future harvest. Why?
Timiryazev Academy professor Igor Sokolov reveals in an article for Horticulture Today: cucumbers acidify the soil to pH 5.0–5.5, which is critical for crops that require a neutral environment.
For example, beets planted after cucumbers lose 50% of their sugar content, and radishes become woody.
But the main “victims” of cucumber beds are pumpkin plants.
A University of Florida study found that squash and pumpkins grown after cucumbers were 80% susceptible to powdery mildew.
Krasnodar farmer Andrei Volkov shouts in a YouTube video with 200,000 views:
"My zucchini turned white within a week of sprouting! The neighboring bed of beans remained healthy."
Top 3 forbidden crops after cucumbers:
- Pumpkin - common diseases and pests.
- Watermelons - magnesium deficiency in acidic soil.
- Beetroot - boron absorption disorder.
Solution? Agronomists advise:
- Add dolomite flour (500 g per 1 m²) to the soil to neutralize acidity.
- Plant phacelia - it will restore the soil structure in 2 months.
Advice from organic farming expert John Jeavons :
"After cucumbers, I always sow mustard and then work it into the soil. This kills pathogens and attracts earthworms."
