A common reason for low potato yields is choosing the “wrong neighbor” for this plant.
If there is a plant nearby that the potato does not get along with, then serious problems arise.
So, what exactly should not be planted near a popular garden crop?
This question was answered by an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.
Nightshade
Potatoes should not be grown next to other members of the same family.
If a summer resident breaks the rule and plants nightshade next to potatoes, he is unlikely to get a good harvest.
The reason is simple: plants belonging to the same family are vulnerable to the same diseases and pests.
In addition, crops begin to compete for nutrients in the soil.
Common gardening mistakes include planting the following members of the nightshade family next to potatoes:
- tomatoes;
- eggplants;
- pepper.
Other bad "neighbors" for potatoes
Also, the following crops should not be grown near popular culture:
- cucumbers;
- zucchini;
- pumpkins.
If any of the above-mentioned plants becomes a “neighbor” of potatoes, then “competition” for important components will begin.
The result will be a serious reduction in crop yields.
Author: Kurchev Anton
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh