Spring is a time of intense work in the garden. Not only do we tidy it up after winter, tidy up the flowerbeds and beds, trim the bushes and trees, but we also start sowing and planting the first vegetables. If you want really abundant harvests, carefully plan which vegetables and fruits will appear in specific places. This is particularly important because they can have a huge impact on each other, both positive and negative. What to plant next to garlic, tomatoes and onions?
What to plant next to garlic? A good neighborhood of vegetables will make it grow huge
You can do spring planting at the turn of March and April. Thanks to this, you will be able to collect it in August. In order for the heads to grow really large and healthy, it is worth ensuring the right company in the flower beds. Garlic will grow great next to carrots. This is a binding transaction, as it will also make aphids and flies avoid it. Apart from that, they will work well strawberries, which will protect against fungal diseases, and they will ensure that it grows really big and tasty. On the other hand spinach will inhibit the growth of weeds. They will also be good company tomatoes. However, avoid the company of peas, beans and turnips, as they may have an adverse effect on it.
How to plant garlic in spring? Avoid these places in the garden
Planting spring garlic is relatively simple. The secret lies in choosing the right heads. They must be completely healthy, hard, without any blemishes or signs of rotting. Just before planting, divide it into individual cloves, which should be pressed vertically into the ground with the heel down to a depth of 3 to 5 cm every 15 cm. The place should be sunny and the soil should be fertile, slightly moist and permeable, preferably after last year’s cultivation of tomatoes, lettuce or cucumbers. Avoid places where bulbs, root vegetables or potatoes were previously grown.
What to plant next to garlic, tomatoes and onions? What to plant next to garlic, tomatoes and onions? Photo pexels.com / Cottonbro Studio
What to plant next to tomatoes and onions? Better not next to this vegetable
The turn of March and April is also the right time to plant onions and sow tomatoes, which should be transferred to the ground at the end of May. They also need to find a place with the right company. This will minimize the risk of disease and ensure that they grow exceptionally juicy and full of flavor. Both herbs will be perfect as neighbors for tomatoes (basil, oregano, peppermint, thyme), as well as vegetables. In addition to the previously mentioned garlic, lettuce, spinach, parsley and celery will also work well. Coming back to the onion itself, you can support its growth with the help of company savory, chamomile, mint, carrot, broccoli, kohlrabi, cabbage and beetroot. Avoid the immediate vicinity of garlic. At most, their beds can be next to each other.
Source: Gazeta
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