If you are wondering why vegetable harvest is bad, despite good seed, planting, irrigation and fertilization, you may need to consider whether you have sown different vegetables and spices properly. The plants, like humans, have mutual sympathy, and antipathy with each other. Maybe this is the reason for the catastrophic effect – your plants do not have good neighborly relations.
The scientific explanation lies in the fact that in contact between plants, fungi or microorganisms, certain chemicals are released, which slow down or completely hinder the development of the plant. We are introducing sevens plants pairs which should not be planted together, if you want to have a rich and quality harvest.
Onions and peas
Onions and peas are considered malicious enemies. All kinds of onions, especially leek, suppress pea growth. What is especially deadly for this legume is planting it next to garlic. Peas go well with root plants, especially beet, as well as parsley and cucumber.
Potatoes and tomatoes
The reason for the common intolerance between potatoes and tomatoes has nothing to do with the mysterious phenomenon of allopathy-disease transmission. The close connection between these cultures is to blame for everything. Namely, potatoes and tomatoes belong to the same family, and because there is a history of the same diseases in the family, they are equally endangered. If they are planted together, there is an exchange of pests and diseases. The same rule applies to other family members: peppers and eggplant must not be planted with potatoes and tomatoes.
Peppers and beans
These cultures often become victims of anthracnose – a fungal disease that causes the formation of black spots, the stenosis of the stems and plant leaves, or damage to the surface, as well as the decline in fruits. It often affects pumpkins, melons, watermelons, berry fruits – raspberries, currants, strawberries. These plants should also not be planted with peppers, peas and beans.
Carrot and dill
Myth or not, but the experience of more than one generation of vegetables shows that these two crops must not be planted close to each other. Namely, the growth of the root slows down. It is believed that carrot growth also suppresses anise and parsley. But the peas, spinach and onions have a beneficial effect on the maturation of root vegetables.
Cabbage and grapes
Practice has shown that the land with cabbage should be away from grapevines. Namely, the proximity of these two cultures is considered to aggravate the taste of grapes. There is no scientific justification for the claim, but the connoisseurs say that this experience is over 2,000 years old. A good choice for neighbors to a vineyard are roses, basil, chives, oregano. They deter pests away with their strong smell. You can plant peas, beans, cloves and blackberries. On the other hand, cabbage loves to socialize with dill, mint, chamomile, rosemary and sage.
Lettuce and broccoli
Lettuce does not develop well where previously broccoli was grown, and do not grow well even in the immediate vicinity of this vegetable. The substances that broccoli is producing in the soil suppresses the growth of lettuce. Vegetables that favor the growth of lettuce are different types of onions, cucumbers, radishes, strawberries, calendula, beets.
Horseradish and beets
It is definitely undesirable to cultivate horseradish and beets together. The same goes for beans. No less damage to the horseradish is brought by the proximity of sunflower. Horseradish grows well when planted by broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, asparagus and onion, so these combinations are recommended for the gardeners.
