Most gardeners are looking forward to the spring warmth, which will mark the beginning of a new summer season and will enable owners personal plots plant seeds and seedlings of vegetable crops in the soil. Fertile soil for garden beds, use of modern fertilizers and good quality seedlings are of significant importance. These factors will certainly affect the harvest harvested in the fall. However, in addition to this, to achieve maximum results, one more factor should be taken into account when drawing up a planting plan. It's about about the compatibility of vegetables in the garden, which will be covered in this review.

First of all, a summer resident should find information about the peculiarities of growing certain vegetable crops that he plans to sow in the upcoming season. good service in studying this issue The table of compatibility of vegetables in the garden will play, which can easily be found on the Internet or in specialized literature for gardeners. Using the table, the information in which is presented in schematic form, the summer resident will be able to learn the basics of proper crop planning and learn about the compatibility of vegetable crops in the garden that belong to different plant families and differ in growth vigor, type of fruit and development characteristics.

As discussed in an earlier review, plants can influence each other's growth quality. Moreover, this influence can be both negative and favorable. To be good and bad neighbors in the garden bed, the future harvest was not jeopardized; before setting up a plot, the summer resident should familiarize himself with the peculiarities of planting certain crops. For example, one of the most popular types tuberous crops - potatoes should not be planted in the same area as zucchini, tomatoes and pumpkin. These plants do not have the required level of compatibility and can become a source of additional trouble for the owner of the site.

To avoid problems and get excellent harvest potatoes, in the spring the tubers should be planted in the ground next to the crops of coriander, radish, beans or cabbage.

Potatoes also go well with watermelon. This proximity will make it easier to process the beds, as well as eliminate possible hassles associated with watering, treating with herbicides, etc. Also, many summer residents plant cucumbers on their plots. These vegetables have a wide range of uses - they can be eaten in fresh, and also used in numerous recipes for canning for future use. Therefore, quite often garden owners ask the question of what can be planted after cucumbers in the garden and how to achieve maximum yield for this crop.

The answer to this question will also be suggested by the table, which describes the optimal proximity of vegetables in the beds and gives recommendations on the correct sowing of the plot. By selecting the appropriate crop in the table – in this case, cucumbers – you can see what to plant in the garden beds.

Cucumbers go well with crops such as:

1. broccoli;
2. celery;
3. Chinese cabbage;
4. beet;
5. spinach;
6. asparagus, etc.

The best predecessors of cucumbers are peas, potatoes, onions, and cabbage. As for undesirable “companions” for cucumbers, they are represented by the following list of crops:

• tomatoes;
• sage;
• rhubarb;
• turnip;
• zucchini.

Similar rules exist for planting other popular plants. In particular, when preparing for planting in the spring, the carrot bed should not be placed next to the crops of rhubarb, turnips and cucumbers; it will also not get along with raspberry bushes, like any other vegetable, they will simply wither in dense vegetation. Also, a summer resident can choose for carrots good vegetables neighbors in the garden, the compatibility table will help make this as simple as possible.

So, the following crops will coexist with carrots in the garden:
- parsley;
- tomato;
- garlic;
- onion;
- beans.

Almost every owner summer cottage In the spring he buys cabbage seedlings at the market. Knowing what can be planted after cabbage in the garden, he will be able to see the result of his investment and get dense plugs with crispy leaves within a few months after planting the crop in the ground. Experts recommend placing beds with garlic, beets, dill, radishes and lettuce next to cabbage crops.

It is better to abandon the idea of ​​sowing crops such as oregano, potatoes and tomatoes next to white cabbage due to the poor compatibility of these plants. If you want to get an excellent harvest of cauliflower, the compatibility of planting vegetables in the garden should also be taken into account. So, good companions for this plant are considered leguminous plants, as well as celery, dill and sage. Plants such as strawberries and tomatoes can have a negative impact on the development of cauliflower inflorescences. Therefore, beds with these plants should be placed at a sufficient distance from cauliflower crops.

Compatibility table for vegetables in the garden

Knowing what to plant after the strawberries in the garden, and what is better to place far from the crops of this plant, the summer resident will be able to use the available resources of his site in the most appropriate way. He can break proper beds for strawberries that won't render negative influence on the growth qualities of neighboring vegetable crops.

Eggplant is considered the most unpretentious vegetable. This vegetable can coexist favorably with most traditional vegetable crops planted by summer residents. Eggplant will give good harvest no matter what neighbors surround him. These can be leafy vegetables, potatoes, legumes and others. In a similar way, all neighboring plants in the garden bed are selected, the compatibility table of which can be printed by the summer resident in advance.

Absolutely few people know that champignons can be grown in the garden or vegetable garden as vegetables in the beds.

They are considered unpretentious mushrooms, so they can be grown anywhere, the main thing is to monitor the temperature and avoid direct sunlight.

Crop rotation and its features

Modern summer residents cannot always allocate enough time to understand all the intricacies of planting vegetable crops. Therefore, often their expectations are not met and instead of harvesting, they see their garden plot or grandmother’s small bed in the village become covered with weeds, and the plants die from pest attacks. To avoid data negative phenomena When planning a site, it is worth considering not only the distribution by cardinal directions and compatibility of vegetable crops, but also the features of crop rotation.

Optimal crop rotation of vegetables in the beds is achieved by annually changing the sowing plan. Since annual planting of crops in the same order leads to soil depletion and deterioration of soil fertility, experts in the field Agriculture It is advised to change the location of the beds. Crop rotation will give tangible results in the first year. It will manifest itself in the form of maintaining soil fertility and achieving excellent yields of crops placed in the beds.

Features of processing beds with vegetable crops

Having understood the peculiarities of placing compatible crops, the owner of a summer cottage will be able to optimize the planting plan and extract the maximum result from the available resources. However, we should not forget about traditional ways increasing productivity. These include mulching the beds to prevent the soil from warming up, organizing watering, and choosing the right time to weed crops and treat them against pests. It is also important to choose right size beds that will allow you to cultivate the soil gardening tools most effectively. The size of the beds is selected individually, taking into account the specific layout of the site. You can read how to properly plan and make beds.

Optimally planned crop rotation in the beds in combination with the right choice“neighboring” crops when sowing will save time on processing the garden and will be the key to a good harvest. With such a responsible approach to planting vegetable crops, soil resources are used most efficiently, and the crops themselves act as a natural barrier to protect neighboring plants from pests and diseases.

Fresh vegetables, just picked from the garden, are rich in vitamins important for life and are especially aromatic. Every gardener is proud of the harvest he produces. However, to obtain a healthy and rich harvest, it is important to plan the sequence and combination of various vegetables in a timely manner. Let's try to figure this out.

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Planting plan

For planting planning it is better to use winter months, because you need to think about the following: Distribution of beds. It is optimal to divide the area into 2 or 3 parts with different nutrient contents. So, on the one hand, you can swap strong and weak consumers, on the other hand, different kinds vegetables

Sequencing crops throughout the year: This means planning short early crops, then the main crop, so that the bed is used optimally all year. Mixed crops: It's also worth thinking about which vegetables can and cannot be combined.

Nutrient requirements of vegetables

Nutrient requirements individual species vegetables varies significantly.

Regarding nitrogen requirements, vegetables can be divided into strong, medium and weak consumers. These needs must be taken into account when preparing beds and applying fertilizers.

• Strong consumers(high nitrogen requirement): green, white and red cabbage, Chinese cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower, broccoli, celery, onions, chard, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, zucchini, pumpkin.
• Average consumers(average nitrogen requirement): carrots, red beets, radishes, scorzonera, kohlrabi, onions, potatoes, fennel, eggplant, spinach, field lettuce, head lettuce, chicory.
• Weak consumers(low nitrogen requirement): peas, beans, radishes, nasturtium (bedbug), herbs and spices.

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What to combine and with what

Planting several types of vegetables in your garden will greatly increase your harvest. The right combination of several types of vegetables promotes full growth, reduces the likelihood of disease, creates a favorable habitat for beneficial insects and repels various pests.

But at the same time, simultaneous planting of several types of vegetables together also has its disadvantages, because not all plants can get along with each other. Some simple tips will introduce you to the most common possible combinations when growing vegetables:

• Asparagus goes well with many vegetables, but tomatoes, parsley and basil are more suitable for it.
• Bush beans get along well with potatoes, cucumbers, corn, strawberries and celery, but do not tolerate onions. On the contrary, regular beans are more capricious - they grow successfully next to corn and radishes, and do not get along at all with beets and onions.
• Representatives of the cabbage family (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, white cabbage, cauliflower, cabbage, etc.) get along well with many other vegetables. Their “neighbors” can be beets, celery, cucumbers, lettuce, onions, potatoes and spinach. But there are also undesirable plants, such as regular beans, strawberries, tomatoes, etc.
• Carrots can be grown alongside many vegetables: beans, lettuce, rosemary, onions, sage and tomatoes. However, carrots should not be planted next to dill.
• Celery is also unpretentious to other vegetables planted nearby. It can be planted next to onions, members of the cabbage family, tomatoes and bush beans. Just like asparagus, there are no specific vegetables for celery that can have a negative impact on its growth.
• Corn should be planted away from tomatoes, but near potatoes, beans, peas, pumpkins, cucumbers, etc.
• Cucumbers do not like to grow near aromatic herbs and potatoes, but they greatly benefit from being planted near beans, corn and peas.
• Lettuce - extremely unpretentious plant, capable of growing next to any vegetables. But it is best to plant it next to carrots, strawberries and cucumbers.
• It is better to plant onions near beets, carrots, lettuce and representatives of the cabbage family. However, it is better not to plant it next to beans and peas if you want to reap a good harvest later.
• Peas are best planted next to carrots, turnips, cucumbers, corn and beans, but never next to onions or potatoes.
• Speaking of potatoes, they are best planted near beans, corn and members of the cabbage family for good results. Potatoes should not be planted next to pumpkins, tomatoes and cucumbers.
• Lastly, tomatoes are one of the most common vegetables grown during the summer season. For best result Tomatoes should be planted next to onions, asparagus, carrots, parsley or cucumbers, but away from potatoes and various members of the cabbage family.

The above is far from full list. There are certainly many other vegetables that can be grown in the garden, and this article could be double or even triple the length if everything was covered in detail. But the vegetables described in this article are the most common. This will help you properly plan and organize your garden for next year.

Try planting vegetables in different combinations. You will understand that at the same time they will be much healthier, which, in turn, will provide you and your family members with tasty and healthy food.

Vegetables. © Little Dog Laughed

Plants that should not be planted nearby

Among garden plants relations of mutual assistance are much more common than relations of hostility. Poor compatibility of plants is most often explained by their root or leaf secretions, which can inhibit the growth of neighboring crops. The secretions of some plants have a specific inhibitory effect only on one or two other species. For example, sage does not get along with onions, turnips suffer from the proximity of the reedweed and knotweed, marigolds have a bad effect on beans, wormwood - on peas and beans, tansy - on kale, quinoa - on potatoes.

There are plant species that produce substances that are poorly tolerated by most other species. An example is black walnut, which secretes a substance called juglone, which inhibits the growth of most vegetables, azaleas, rhododendrons, blackberries, peonies, and apple trees.

The close proximity of wormwood is also undesirable for most vegetables.

Among vegetable plants there is also an uncooperative, or, as they say, “asocial” species that has a bad effect on many cultivated plants. This is fennel. It damages tomatoes, bush beans, cumin, peas, beans and spinach.

Some weeds of field crops not only compete with them for water and nutrition, but also suppress them with their secretions. Wheat is oppressed by a large number of poppy and chamomile plants, rapeseed and field mustard. Rye, on the contrary, itself inhibits the growth of weeds, and if it is sown for two years in a row in one place, then wheatgrass will disappear from this field. Other cultivated plants are also capable of inhibiting the growth of weeds. From them they are trying to isolate the substances responsible for this action in order to create environmentally friendly herbicides based on them.

A striking example of a negative interaction is the relationship between clover and all plants from the ranunculaceae family. The substance ranunculin is formed in their roots, which, even in extremely low concentrations, inhibits the growth of nodule bacteria and therefore makes the soil unsuitable for clover. If a buttercup appears in a field of perennial grasses, then the clover here will soon completely disappear.

The American biologist R.B. Gregg, in his book on herbs, gives such a devastating characteristic of the buttercup family. "Delphinium, peony, aconite and some others garden flowers belong to the buttercup family, very strong and viable, but living only for themselves. They demand large quantity organic fertilizers, and leave behind lifeless humus. The plants next to them won’t grow well without plenty of compost.”

In the kingdom of trees, according to the same author, spruce is distinguished by its aggressive character. It is hostile to all other trees; the adverse effects of spruce appear in the soil within 15 years after its felling.

There are many examples of such relationships when in large quantities plants have a depressing effect on a crop, but in small quantities they are beneficial for its growth. It is recommended to plant such plants along the edges of vegetable beds, but only in small quantities. This applies to white nettle (dead nettle), sainfoin, valerian, and yarrow. Chamomile in large quantities is harmful to wheat, but in a ratio of 1:100 it promotes better grain quality.

Aromatic herbs

Aromatic herbs, whose leaves emit a large amount of volatile substances, are good companions for many garden plants. Their volatile secretions have a beneficial effect on vegetables growing nearby: they make them healthier, and in some cases significantly affect the taste. For example, fragrant basil improves the taste of tomatoes, and dill improves the taste of cabbage.

The well-known dandelion emits large amounts of ethylene gas, which accelerates the ripening of fruits. Therefore, its neighborhood is favorable for apple trees and many vegetable crops. Most aromatic herbs - lavender, borage, sage, hyssop, parsley, dill, savory, marjoram, chamomile, crevel - work well on almost all vegetables. Planted along the edges of beds or plots, white nettle (deaf nettle), valerian, and yarrow make vegetable plants healthier and more resistant to disease.

Dynamic plants are those that have a good effect on everyone and everything, maintaining overall tone: nettle, chamomile, valerian, dandelion, yarrow.

• “Tyrants” that oppress all “neighbors” without exception: fennel and wormwood. Everything around fennel really suffers. Him - to the fence.
• “Helpers” for everyone are lettuce and spinach. They release substances that enhance the activity of roots and plants and shade the soil. So everyone is fed!
• All umbelliferous plants “quarrel” with each other, except carrots: parsley, celery, parsnips, lovage, dill, cilantro. It is better to plant these apart.

It is useful to plant marigolds around a bed of herbs: they will provide excellent protection against pests.

To get rid of wireworms (the larva of the click beetle), plant beans next to carrots. No matter what part of your plot you plant your favorite root vegetables on, carrots are never spoiled by this pest.

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Compatibility and incompatibility of plants in the garden

Distances between plants, life expectancy, yield

Compatibility and incompatibility of plants in the garden (trees, shrubs, grapes, strawberries, garden crops)

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I studied very carefully the issue of plant compatibility in the garden according to scientific work and in practice. I will share my conclusions with you.

Some plants in the garden don't get along with each other. Reasons for plant incompatibility there are the following:

1) the roots of neighboring plants lie at the same depth and prevent each other from growing,
2) one neighboring plant releases substances that are harmful and unpleasant for another neighboring plant,
3) neighboring plants simultaneously consume nutrients (some category), which is why both lack them,
4) one plant attracts or provides “shelter” for pests of a neighboring plant.
There are other reasons.

Respectively good friends there may be plants , whose roots are located in different levels, which highlight useful to a neighbor substances do not compete for nutrients. You also need to take into account the watering regime. It happens that one plant needs abundant watering, while another prefers to receive watering only a few times a year. It is clear that it is very undesirable to plant them next to each other. Well, you need to think about the shadow. If one plant grows and shields its neighbor from the desired sun, then such a neighbor will not be able to grow well and bear fruit abundantly.
That is why it is very advisable to take into account which plants in the garden can be placed next to each other and which cannot.
But here we must warn you that the various compatibility tables that you find on the Internet are often not based on scientific information. The fact is that you won’t find serious, in-depth research on this topic during the day. Who will lead them in the absence of funding? So all these tables are often compiled based on the observations of individual gardeners and their exchange of experience.

Eat a few more nuances to consider when placing plants in the garden, they are not related to compatibility and incompatibility, but they will certainly be useful to you when planning your garden.

1) We try not to plant those bushes under the trees on which the berries ripen during the period when the trees need to be sprayed. So that the poison does not get on the fruits of the bush. This approach applies not only to shrubs, but also to other “edible” plants. And not every poison needed to protect a tree should be allowed to its short-growing neighbors.

2) If our neighbor has good healthy pears near our fence, then perhaps we will also plant pears on his side so that they pollinate each other. Pollinators are also important to consider.

I will give a table in which I have summarized information about the compatibility and incompatibility of the following plants in the garden: apple tree, pear, quince, cherry, sweet cherry, plum, cherry plum, apricot, peach, rowan, viburnum, walnut, hazelnut, hawthorn, serviceberry, black currant , red currant, golden currant, gooseberry, raspberry, blackberry, honeysuckle, sea buckthorn, barberry, dogwood, rose hip, grapes, actinidia, Chinese lemongrass, strawberry. From it you will learn what can or even should be planted with in the garden, and what cannot be planted with.

Table of compatibility and incompatibility of trees, shrubs, vines, strawberries and other plants in the garden

Many gardeners note that it is good to plant herbs in the garden: anise, basil, coriander, lemon balm, parsley, thyme, and tarragon. Their odorous substances repel many pests and inhibit the spread of diseases. But beware of eating such garden plants after they have been sprayed with pesticides

Spring comes, the sun warms the earth, and it’s a busy time for the gardener. Planning is very important these days. usable area of your plot and its distribution under beds occupied by various crops. Today we will try to optimize your plantings together by talking about the compatibility of vegetables in the beds. Some plants, as it turns out, are friends, help each other and protect from various pests, while others, on the contrary, cause mutual inhibition of growth and even death. But we are interested, first of all, in getting an excellent harvest. This means that the compatibility of vegetables in garden beds is a very important and relevant issue.

Is spring site planning necessary?

Indeed, why re-draw your garden every year if you can build and plant cucumbers on one, tomatoes on another, and so on, once and for all? This is convenient, but somewhat irrational. Each plant requires its own set of microelements, and it turns out that a garden bed, used for many years for planting the same crop, is oversaturated with unclaimed elements. Or, on the contrary, she is devastated by the most important things to her. Therefore, crop rotation is necessary. However, on small area sometimes it is difficult to ensure a full replacement; mixed plantings are forced to be used, and therefore for proper organization They need to know the compatibility of vegetables in the beds.

What kind of beds can there be?

We are used to our land being divided into neat rectangles, each of which grows one crop. However, there are a lot of options, and in order for your garden to be as productive as possible, you need to know the compatibility of vegetables in the beds. These can be narrow beds according to Mittlider, which require the application of large amounts of mineral and organic fertilizers, as well as high and multi-tiered beds. The latter are quite difficult to arrange, but they are ideally suited for growing several crops. In this case, you should also be concerned about the compatibility of vegetables and flowers in the same bed, because the close proximity of plants allows them to influence each other.

Compacted beds

Sowing several crops in one bed allows you to significantly save space and at the same time get good result. At the same time, we must remember: maintaining the compatibility of vegetables and flowers in one garden bed is a little easier than planting several at the same time. fruit crops. Here it is already necessary to take into account the difference in growing seasons. However, let’s return to the bright flower and fruit beds. Why do they use this technique, is it just for beauty? It turns out not. For example, marigolds planted near tomatoes perfectly protect the bushes from various pests. Other flowers serve as tasty traps for insects. Plant nasturtiums around the garden - all the aphids will concentrate on it, not paying attention to the garden vegetables.

and fragrant herbs

And the greenery in the beds has long been proven, they do not compete, do not interfere with each other, but at the same time you significantly save space and get a pleasant variety for your table. Herbs planted next to the fruit bed will give the vegetables a refined taste and will protect them from insects. Rosemary repels beetles that attack beans, cabbage pests really don’t like thyme, and aphids are afraid of onions and garlic. Oregano, like marigolds, is a reliable protection for everything fruit plot from uninvited guests.

Every gardener, even if he does not have professional knowledge, should have an idea of ​​​​the compatibility of vegetables and herbs in the garden beds. This doesn't require much. So, fast-growing lettuce, radishes and other spring vegetables and greens can be planted between pumpkins and melons. By the time the powerful stems of the pumpkin grow, the radish crop will already be harvested. If you plan to plant shade-loving greens such as spinach, then choose tall plants who will become reliable protection. For example, it could be corn. Sunflowers also grow well next to corn; the plants do not compete with each other.

We discussed a little general issues, will now move directly to the types of garden plants. We will look at the compatibility of different vegetables in the garden beds. How to plant this or that species, what its proximity to will bring it more benefit than harm, and much more.

Favorite peas: what to plant next to them

This is a plant that gardeners do not like because of its creeping nature. However, it is worth considering the compatibility of different vegetables in the beds - and the disadvantage turns into an advantage. The fact is that it gets along well with corn, and its powerful trunks will be an excellent support. This way, you will harvest two crops from one bed and save yourself the trouble of tying up tender peas. But you can go even further and unify the garden bed by planting beans or carrots, lettuce, radishes, parsnips or turnips around its perimeter.

What else is pea compatible with? It can be planted among cucumbers; such proximity will benefit both crops. Eggplants and melons love peas, in addition, if you have potatoes growing in your garden, be sure to scatter peas throughout the planting, their roots will enrich the soil essential microelements. But onions and garlic need to be planted away from peas; such proximity is completely useless.

Beauty Carrot

We continue to consider the compatibility of vegetables in the beds. Leading agrotechnical companies give advice to gardeners, recommending planting carrots along the edge of a bed with tomatoes and peas. Goes very well with various herbs. This is sage and rosemary. Therefore, you can make prefabricated beds with fragrant leafy greens and plant them with carrots. Or vice versa. But dill and parsley need to be moved away from carrots; such proximity leads to a deterioration in the growth and development of the root crop.

Green onion

This is the first spring source of vitamins, which is loved and grown on every garden plot. However, today we are talking about the compatibility of vegetables in the beds. The list of plants with which onions are “friends” is quite large. These are almost all the most important horticultural crops: beets and bell pepper, tomatoes and carrots, lettuce and broccoli. Onions combine very well with spinach, potatoes and cabbage. However, to make your planting enjoyable, avoid its proximity to beans, sage and peas.

bell pepper

A capricious culture that does not grow so well in our climatic zone, as in more southern regions. However, this can be slightly improved if you choose the right neighbors. First of all, you need to remember that it cannot be planted in the same bed with beans. But the proximity to tomatoes, on the contrary, is tolerated very well. Do not forget to plant greens and fragrant herbs to make full use of the compatibility of vegetables in the beds. About ten different herbs can grow in a garden at the same time. Basil and coriander, onions and spinach go well with peppers.

Lettuce, a precious source of vitamins

Another plant that eloquently shows the compatibility of vegetables; you can count a dozen fruit crops, which will only grow even more magnificent from such proximity. These are asparagus and beets, sunflowers and tomatoes. Experienced gardeners recommend planting lettuce along with white and Brussels sprouts, carrots and corn, and cucumbers. Considering that lettuce grows in a short, curly carpet, it helps conserve moisture by preventing the liquid from evaporating as quickly. Cucumbers love this kind of neighborhood very much.

There are many ways to disembark different plants on one bed. If this is a regular bed on a plane, and not a multi-tiered structure, then, in addition to interspecific competition, you need to take into account the size of the plants. The central part of the bed can be occupied by sunflowers or tall tomatoes, cucumbers, then onions and peas, and eggplants can be placed. Or plant peas over the corn and plant lettuce around it. All these plants complement each other well.

Potato

Often this particular crop occupies a significant part of the garden, which means you need to carefully consider the compatibility of vegetables in the garden. Photo garden plots professional gardeners very often demonstrate classic combination potatoes and legumes. Indeed, beans and peas grow well in potato plantings, bringing benefits primarily by enriching the soil. Although the legume harvest will also not be superfluous. Potatoes go well with white cabbage and broccoli, corn and eggplant, garlic, lettuce and onions.

The Friendliest Neighbor - Eggplant

Indeed, its compatibility with other vegetables in the garden is simply fantastic. He has no enemies, he complements almost any culture well. However, if we talk about the health and quality of growth of the eggplant itself, then experts advise planting it next to potatoes and legumes, in particular beans and peas. Leafy vegetables are excellent neighbors for eggplants. Experienced gardeners It is recommended to plant basil, lettuce and spinach next to blue ones.

This begs the question: “In what order should I plant vegetables to make the garden bed as efficient as possible?” We propose a scheme that is used by German farmers. They make a very wide bed for planting root crops, about 1 meter. In this case, the potatoes are located in the center ( early varieties can be planted in two rows, and later ones in one). On one side, eggplant is planted in a row, and on the other, lettuce, kohlrabi and cauliflower. All these vegetables can be alternated in one row. Two rows of spinach are sown along the edge of the bed, and the space between them and the rest of the crops is sown with lettuce and radishes.

It will pass as the crops mature. The green umbrella of lettuce appears first; it shades other, slowly growing crops and saves them from the scorching sun. Lettuce ripens first, then spinach, then it’s the turn of radishes. After about a month, it’s time for lettuce and cauliflower. Thus, the bed gradually becomes empty, leaving room for the growth and development of eggplants and potatoes. Now it’s clear how to use the compatibility of different vegetables in the beds. It will tell you how to plant correctly personal experience, and for the first time use the ready-made scheme.

Peanuts - exotic in our beds

Indeed, this crop is very rarely grown in the garden, but in vain. After all, agricultural technology is no more complicated than growing cucumbers, and you get a valuable and nutritious product. The compatibility of peanuts in the garden with vegetables is due to their high nutrient requirements. It gets along well with cucumbers, which also love high, warm and fertilized beds. In addition, any legumes can be planted with it.

Corn

A useful culture that is often undeservedly forgotten. However, it can serve as a natural support for climbing cucumbers; in addition, aphids do not like corn, which means your cucumbers will be under natural protection. Climbing legumes are also perfectly compatible with corn and can be planted around the entire perimeter of the bed. These are beans and peas. She gets along well with melons and potatoes, zucchini and sunflowers. But it’s better to plant tomatoes further away.

Tomatoes

A bed of tomatoes is not so conducive to the neighborhood, since voluminous bushes tend to take over everything free space. But you can use different ways planting, for example, build a high mound in the center of the bed, on which to plant asparagus and basil, dill, lettuce, onions, parsley, spinach and thyme. Tomatoes love the proximity of legumes, so beans can be planted between the rows. Great option There will be carrots and melon for planting in the nearest garden bed. But cabbage and corn should occupy another part of the garden.

Cabbage

As you already know, there are a lot of varieties of this plant, and at least white cabbage and cauliflower grow in every garden. It would seem that they can easily be planted in one bed, since you will remove the colored one much earlier than its neighbor ripens. But in fact, they do not tolerate each other well, so when planning a common garden bed, it is better to give preference to beans and celery, and cucumbers. Aromatic herbs also get along well with cabbage; they help repel insects. These are sage and spinach, thyme, dill, onions. If landing white cabbage Do not make it too thick, then you can grow enough greens, as well as radishes, in the spaces between the rows.

Cauliflower

It does not grow well next to its closest relative, but it perfectly complements beds with beans and beets, celery and cucumbers, sage and thyme. Doesn't like tomatoes or strawberries. Broccoli goes well with all of the listed plants, but does not tolerate cauliflower at all, so you will have to create several beds for cabbage different types. Brussels sprouts are one of the most tolerant sprouts; they combine better with other species in garden beds. The only enemy is tomatoes, so tomatoes and cruciferous vegetables cannot be planted side by side under any circumstances. But dill and lettuce - please, you can add radishes and sage, spinach and turnips to the garden.

cucumbers

When planting this crop, make sure that there are no potatoes, melons or aromatic herbs nearby; it is better to plant all the greens along with cabbage. Cucumber loves high warm bed, on which peas and beans, corn and lettuce, radishes will grow well together with it. As with the previous example of a universal bed, we allocate the central strip for corn. It will become a support for cucumbers, beans and peas, which can be sown not only mixed, but also together, in one hole. The edge of the bed can be lined with lettuce and radishes, which will be harvested fairly quickly.

How to combine incompatible things

This question is especially relevant if you have a greenhouse. All vegetables love comfortable conditions, however large greenhouse should not be empty, and it is occupied by a variety of fruit plants. To separate poorly compatible plant species, film canopies are used to divide the greenhouse into certain sections. This helps create a kind of microclimate.

To summarize all that has been said, I would like to note that planning mixed beds greatly helps save space and significantly improves the quality of the harvest. Soil resources are used more evenly, and the plants themselves serve as natural protection for each other from diseases and pests. It should be taken into account that the planting scheme can be changed to suit the needs of your garden; we have given only general templates. But be sure to observe the compatibility of vegetables. This simple rule always gives excellent results and does not require any additional costs or investments. From one garden bed experienced gardeners remove 11-15 kg of a variety of vegetables. Correct location plants in the garden also helps to save resources, as it requires less water and fertilizers. That, perhaps, is all about what the compatibility of vegetables in the beds is. A list of plants that are “friends” and “not friends” with each other is given at the beginning of our review in the form of a table. Use it - and you are guaranteed a good harvest!

There are plant species that get along well with each other and certain species that slow down the growth of their neighbors and grow slowly themselves. In general, some plants love each other and some hate each other.

Combined plantings can be quite complicated and often even too complicated, but with experience you will begin to understand better and the process will go faster. The main thing is not to get carried away with excessive planning, otherwise the pleasure of planting will wane.

Nobody says that you can’t grow certain plants in the same garden, the main thing is not to plant them next to each other. Below is a table with which you can see which plants get along well with each other and which do not.

Combined plantings are not like that simple task. There are criteria such as the age of the plants, their number in the garden bed, and the distance between plants. With the right approach, you can figure out for yourself what is better or worse for certain species.

Vegetable compatibility table.

Plant	Good neighbors	Bad neighbors
Asparagus	Tomatoes, parsley, basil
Beans	Potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, cauliflower, cabbage, eggplant	Onion, garlic, gladius, chives
Bush beans	Potatoes, cucumbers, corn, strawberries, celery	Onion
Climbing beans	Corn, sunflower	Onions, beets, kohlrabi, cabbage
Beet	Onion, kohlrabi	Beans
Cabbage (cauliflower, broccoli, kale, kohlrabi)	Aromatic plants, potatoes, celery, dill, hyssop, chamomile, sage, mint, rosemary, beets, onions	Strawberries, tomatoes, climbing beans
Carrot	Peas, lettuce, chives, leeks, onions, rosemary, sage, tomatoes	Dill
Celery	Leeks, tomatoes, bush beans, cauliflower, cabbage
Chives	Carrots, tomatoes	Peas, beans
Corn	Potatoes, peas, beans, cucumbers, melon, pumpkin, zucchini	Tomatoes
cucumbers	Beans, corn, peas, radishes, sunflowers, lettuce	Potatoes, aromatic herbs
Eggplant	Beans, potatoes, spinach
Leek	Onions, celery, carrots
Salad	Carrots and radishes, strawberries, cucumbers, onions
Melon	Corn, nasturtiums, radishes
Onion	Beets, strawberries, tomatoes, lettuce, leeks, chamomile, peppers	Peas, beans
Parsley	Tomatoes, asparagus
Peas	Carrots, turnips, radishes, cucumbers, corn	Onions, garlic, gladiolus, potatoes, chives
Potato	Beans, corn, cabbage, marigolds, eggplants (as bait for the Colorado potato beetle)	Pumpkins, zucchini, cucumbers, sunflowers, tomatoes, raspberries
Pepper	Onion
Pumpkin	Corn
Radish	Peas, nasturtiums, lettuce, melon, cucumbers	Hyssop
Spinach	Strawberry, eggplant
Zucchini	Nasturtiums, corn	Potato
Strawberry	Bush beans, spinach, borage, lettuce (on the border), onion	Cabbage
Sunflower	cucumbers	Potato
Tomato	Chives, onions, parsley, asparagus, marigolds, nasturtiums, carrots	Corn, kohlrabi
Turnip	peas

List of herbs, their properties and plants that go well with them.

Plant	Properties
Basil	Companion plant for tomatoes; actively dislikes rue; improves growth and taste; repels flies and mosquitoes
Borage	Companion plant for tomatoes, zucchini and strawberries; repels tomato worms; improves growth and taste
Caraway	Plant everywhere; loosens the soil
Cat mint	Plant along the edge; repels earthen fleas
Chamomile	Companion plant for cabbage and onions; improves growth and taste
Chives	Companion plant for carrots; improves growth and taste
Dill	Companion plant for cabbage; does not like carrots, promotes the growth and health of cabbage
Fennel	It is better not to plant in the garden, most plants do not like being next to it
Linen	Companion plant for carrots and potatoes; repels potato beetles; improves growth and taste
Garlic	Plant next to roses and raspberries, repels beetles, promotes growth and health
Horseradish	Plant in corners potato field to repel potato bugs
Hyssop	Repels cabbages; companion plant for cabbage and grapes. Do not plant next to radishes
Melissa	It is better to plant throughout the garden
Lovage	Promotes plant growth, improves taste
Marigold	Excellent at repelling pests, can be planted throughout the garden
Marjoram	Improves taste, can be planted anywhere
Mint	Companion plant for tomatoes and cabbage; Promotes healthy growth, improves taste, repels cabbages
Nasturtium	Companion plant for radishes, cabbage and pumpkin; plant under fruit trees; improves growth and taste
Peppermint	Planting among cabbage repels pest butterflies
Petunia	Protects beans
Calendula	Companion plant for tomatoes, but can be planted throughout the garden, repels pests
Purslane	Repels pests
Rosemary	Companion plant for cabbage, beans, carrots and sage; repels pests
Sage	Plant with rosemary, cabbage and carrots, keep away from cucumbers; scares away cabbages
Sagebrush	Plant throughout the garden as a companion plant for cabbage; improves taste and promotes growth; scares away cabbages
Garden savory	Plant with beans and onions; improves taste and promotes growth
Tansy	Plant under fruit trees; companion plant for roses and raspberries; repels flying insects and ants
Tarragon	Useful anywhere in the garden
Thyme	Repels cabbage caterpillars; plant throughout the garden
Valerian	Useful anywhere in the garden
Yarrow	Plant along borders, paths and next to aromatic herbs; increases essential oil production