What can be planted in the place where cucumbers grew last year: a note for summer residents
Cucumbers greatly deplete the soil, so not all crops grow well after them.
We tell you what you can and cannot plant in the place where cucumbers grew last year.
What can and cannot be planted after cucumbers
The best option is green manure crops. Legumes and cruciferous plants are excellent for restoring the soil after cucumbers.
There is no need to skip the season: you can plant green manure after harvesting.
If you plan to plant vegetables immediately, pay attention to root crops.
Beets, carrots, radishes, parsley, turnips, and celery root will feel good after cucumbers.
You can also plant onions, garlic, dill, and other herbs in the former cucumber bed.
In addition, you can place a berry or flower bed in the bed where cucumbers grew last season.
From berry bushes you can plant currants, gooseberries, raspberries, from ornamental crops - clematis, spirea, hydrangea, asters.
You cannot plant related crops after cucumbers – pumpkins, squash, watermelons, melons.
Planting cabbage is also not the best idea. It will grow poorly and will completely deplete the soil.
