The basic rule when planning a vegetable garden is crop rotation. Under no circumstances should the same crops be grown in the same beds every year. Agronomist Vladimir Vikulov spoke about this.
According to the expert, this also applies to plants of the same family. For example, nightshades (tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, and peppers) and squash plants (cucumbers, squash) are not compatible with each other when planted year after year. The reason is that the soil “gets tired” of crops of the same type, because they consume and release similar substances, making it difficult to continue their growth.
The specialist added that the idea that some plants can inhibit the growth of neighboring plants is greatly exaggerated. Therefore, the claim that parsley grown next to strawberries repel ants thanks to its essential oils actually has no specific basis. It’s really important to consider your plants’ light and water needs.
The agronomist explained that in central Russia, where there is already little light, it is very important to prevent shading. Therefore, tall and spreading crops such as corn and pumpkins should be planted on the edges of the garden, away from other beds, so as not to block precious sunlight. On the other hand, moisture-loving plants – cucumbers, zucchini, squash, squash, cabbage – require frequent watering.
“So it is better to plant such plants near the water source in the garden,” Vikulova says in the words “Moscow 24».
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