Every summer resident tries to do everything on his plot to increase the yield. But how to achieve the desired?
In fact, there is one plant that is definitely worth planting, because its positive properties will surprise even experienced gardeners.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told how to act in such a situation.
What kind of plant is this?
It turns out that there are plants that are capable of not only bearing their own fruit, but also having a positive effect on the growth and development of other crops. One of these amazing plants is alfalfa. At first glance, it seems useless, but its properties are definitely worth examining in more detail.
Improving soil structure
This plant has a powerful root system. After planting, the roots penetrate deep into the soil, loosening it.
This improves air access to the roots of other plants. Improved soil structure helps prevent soil compaction and promotes healthy growth.
Erosion protection and fertility improvement
This plant also forms a dense cover that protects the soil from erosion, wind and water washout. It helps to retain moisture in the soil and prevents drying out.
Weed suppression
With its dense foliage and bushy growth, alfalfa effectively suppresses weed growth. This reduces the time and effort spent on weeding and reduces competition for nutrients and water between crops and weeds.
Attracting pollinators and beneficial insects
Blooming alfalfa attracts many pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, which help pollinate other plants on the site. The most interesting thing is that this also reduces the number of pests. For example, bees destroy aphids and other harmful insects on the site.
Previously, we talked about how to increase tomato yields and protect them from late blight .
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
