Why experienced gardeners plant potatoes together with legumes: not everyone knows about this - a useful trick

26.01.2024 12:52

Of course, you won’t surprise any summer resident with joint plantings, but this practice is not always used.

Especially when it comes to potatoes.

Many fear that other crops will interfere with the correct development of the culture, noted Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , landscape designer and agronomist, expert of the online publication "BelNovosti".

Why do some summer residents plant potatoes with legumes?

This solution has a number of positive properties. For example, legumes will be able to significantly enrich potatoes with high-quality nitrogen.

You will be able to forget about a number of pests, including the Colorado potato beetle, which is incredibly important. It is also believed that the wireworm will not be able to appear on such a bed.

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Therefore, this type of planting is definitely worth considering.

What are the features?

It is important to remember that the first thing to do is to plant potatoes. Only then can you plant legumes.

It is best to choose beans or beans themselves.

For 70% of potatoes, there should be only 30% of legumes. It is best to plant crops within one bed, but with a decent indentation.

Previously, we talked about why ficus leaves turn yellow and how to deal with this problem .

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert: Anastasia KovrizhnykhExpert / Belnovosti


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  1. Why do some summer residents plant potatoes with legumes?
  2. What are the features?