Summer residents were told about an interesting way to plant cucumbers. To do this, you also need to add peas to the holes when planting.
The method is no longer a secret and can significantly improve the harvest.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", a scientist, agronomist and landscape designer, spoke about the advantages of planting peas with cucumbers.
Harvest life hack
1. Peas and legumes are considered green manure, but among other things, they help retain moisture in the soil, which is especially important for cucumbers.
2. Pea leaves protect the soil and cucumber roots from overheating on hot days, which has a positive effect on the harvest.
3. At the same time, peas saturate the soil with nitrogen. Bacteria living on their roots make the element, which is important for plant growth and development, available to garden crops.
4. From the point of view of crop rotation, legumes improve the composition of the soil and also help restore the fertile soil layer.
5. The grown peas act as a support for the cucumber vines, so that the fruits do not come into contact with the soil.
Conclusion
The efficiency and simplicity of this method promotes seed germination, improves soil condition and allows for a rich harvest.
Summer residents who practice this method assure that the result is pleasantly surprising.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
