The yield of strawberries can be affected by the proximity to certain plants.
Some crops have a positive effect on berries, while others can, on the contrary, harm them.
Agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh explained which plants, when planted next to each other, will have a negative effect on strawberry yields.
What you can't plant
Nightshade crops are not the best neighbors for strawberries.
Therefore, you should not plant potatoes and tomatoes near strawberries.
These crops “draw” a lot of nutrients from the soil, depleting it.
In addition, they can infect strawberries with some diseases, including late blight.
Therefore, with such a neighborhood, you should not count on a rich harvest of berries.
Plants from the carnation family can harm strawberries. Also, the berries will grow worse if you plant raspberries nearby.
What to plant
The proximity of certain flowers will have a positive effect on strawberries.
This applies to irises or tulips. They will help improve its fruiting.
You can plant marigolds near the berries. These flowers contain substances that help repel pests.
Also, some insects are unlikely to bother strawberries if you plant garlic, onions or greens nearby.
Strawberries get along well with legumes.
Earlier, the expert shared a trick on how to make raspberries larger.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
