What is best to plant after onions: good options for your garden
The aroma of onions has long been a symbol of a healthy garden.
But to achieve a good harvest, it is important to know which plants are best to plant after it.
Onions greatly deplete the soil, so the correct choice of crops is the key to its restoration and an excellent harvest next season.
Crop rotation is the basis of proper farming. Onions actively absorb nutrients, especially nitrogen and potassium, and leave specific substances in the soil that can harm subsequent plantings. To restore balance, it is worth choosing crops that can enrich the soil and protect it from diseases.
What crops are ideal after onions?
Beans, peas, and lentils are great at restoring soil. They add nitrogen to the soil through a symbiosis with beneficial bacteria.
Lettuce, spinach, dill and parsley are ideal choices for subsequent planting. Not only do these plants not require a lot of nutrients, but they also help maintain the structure of the soil.
Brussels sprouts, broccoli or kohlrabi grow well in place of onions. They are resistant to most diseases that onions are susceptible to and can enrich the soil with useful microelements.
Avoid planting plants from the same family, such as garlic, leeks, or shallots. They use the same nutrients and also increase the risk of pest and disease buildup.
After harvesting the onion, it is worth taking care of restoring its structure. Stages:
- dig up the soil, removing any remaining roots;
- add organic fertilizers such as humus or compost;
- sow green manure, such as mustard or phacelia.
Many gardeners neglect crop rotation, which is why they face a deterioration in the quality of the harvest. Rotate crops, apply organic fertilizers, and choose plants that will help restore soil fertility.
This approach to the garden not only increases the yield, but also makes it easier to care for the plants.
