Experienced gardeners know that not all plants are used next to each other in neighboring beds. Sometimes, of course, the neighborhood is useful, but sometimes the wrong crop can lose the crop of another plant. We tell what crops to plant next to the king of the garden – a pumpkin.
Kyiv. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – May 29, 2021 – Agriculture
What plants can be planted next to the pumpkin
When planting pumpkins, gardeners should understand that this crop not only removes a lot of nutrients from the soil but also due to its large size can protect its neighbors from the sun.
The most suitable plant that can be planted next to the pumpkin is beans. It enriches the soil with the elements that pumpkins need. In this case, such an exchange does not affect the development of the beans.
You can also plant corn next to pumpkins.
If you want to protect your crop from spider mites, plant black radish next to the pumpkin. The plant secretes a substance that repels this pest.
Another option – greens or radishes. Dill, parsley, mint, or onion are also planted next to the pumpkin.
What plants can not be planted next to the pumpkin
Neighborhood with nightshade crops will definitely not turn out well. Pumpkin will take all the necessary trace elements for potatoes, eggplant, and tomatoes, thereby losing the crop.
Cucumbers, zucchini, squash are also better to plant away from the orange beauty. The reason is the same: competition for nutrients. Also, these crops require different care.
It is also not recommended to plant cabbage and melons nearby.
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Source: Ukrgate
