When planting plants on a plot, not everyone thinks about the right neighborhood, making a serious mistake.
Therefore, it is worth remembering several pairs of vegetables that should not be planted together.
Tomatoes and potatoes
Both of these plants are susceptible to late blight, a fungal disease that spreads quickly through the soil, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Planting them together increases the risk of infection and damage to both crops.
Garlic and onion
Although garlic and onions have insect repellent properties, growing them close together can result in competition for nutrients, which can reduce the yield of both crops.
Broccoli and tomatoes
Tomatoes suck a lot of nitrogen out of the soil, which can negatively affect the growth of broccoli. In addition, broccoli requires more acidic soil than tomatoes, which creates additional problems.
Cucumbers and basil
Basil may repel insects that harm cucumbers, but cucumbers can also outshine basil, depriving it of sunlight.
Spinach and radish
Radishes and spinach compete for space and nutrients, which can result in weakening of both crops.
Cabbage and strawberries
Both crops require generous fertilization, but cabbage prefers alkaline soil, and strawberries - acidic. Their proximity can lead to a decrease in yield.
Potatoes and zucchini
Both plants are objects of attraction for diseases. If they are planted together, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatment.
Lettuce and radish
Lettuce and radish have different growth rates and water requirements. If you plant them together, it will be very difficult to care for the crops. However, if you pay attention during care, typical mistakes can be avoided.
Potatoes and pumpkin
Pumpkins require a lot of space to spread out, which can interfere with the growth of potatoes. In addition, both crops are susceptible to diseases such as late blight and powdery mildew, making them undesirable neighbors.
Earlier we talked about a plant that can repel bugs .
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
