Good afternoon, my reader. Many summer residents do not know what benefits mustard brings to the site. They believe that sowing this crop is a waste of time and effort. But this is a big misconception, because mustard has many positive qualities. It is of great benefit to the land on which it grows.
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This plant is unpretentious, does not require any care and watering. It does not cause any problems and will help save the harvest, which will greatly delight gardeners.
Where to sow
Mustard is highly frost-resistant, so it can be sown in open ground already in mid-April. It is very easy to choose a place for planting - these are the areas on which the cultivation of the main crops is planned.
Mustard possesses a number of advantages :
- grows very quickly and prevents the development of other weeds;
- loosens the ground well with roots;
- raises moisture and nutrients from the lower layers of the soil to the upper ones;
- is an excellent honey plant - it attracts bees and other insects to the pollination site.
First, you need to sow mustard beds where elite peppers, tomatoes, eggplants will be grown. In this case, any variety can be used. Before planting melon, watermelon, cucumber, pumpkin, zucchini, it is best to plant varieties of Sarepta mustard.
How to sow
First, you need to loosen the soil with a rake, then put the seeds in the furrows, keeping a distance of 10-15 centimeters. Next - cover with river sand and water a little. Almost all mustard varieties are highly resistant to cold and drought. Thanks to this, the seedlings will not freeze and die if the soil is not sufficiently moist.
Mustard is an excellent fertilizer for crops that will grow in the garden after it. For a plant to be beneficial, it must gain strength. Therefore, in the beds, mustard should grow for at least 3 weeks. Then you need to mow it at the root, chop it, scatter it over the beds and dig it up.
Important. You should not close the tops to a depth of more than 3-4 centimeters, as it decomposes poorly and, because of this, may not give the desired result.
After that, it is necessary to water the area abundantly. After a week and a half, you can plant vegetables and other crops.
Why sow
During the development period, mustard releases glycosides into the soil - substances that can destroy weeds, suppressing their growth and development. Therefore, the plant protects well the place of growth from weeds, diseases and various pests that have remained in the soil from the last season. This happens quite quickly and without human intervention. Essential oils of mustard enter the soil, preventing the spread of fungi and other harmful microorganisms, preventing the occurrence of many diseases.
They do not like mustard and pests, especially wireworms and nematodes. Sowing this crop on the site annually can improve the quality of the soil and create an excellent basis for growth of all types of fruit and berry and vegetable crops, flowers, trees, berry and ornamental shrubs.
Recently, mustard is found more and more often in summer cottages. Undoubtedly, this culture has gained popularity among gardeners due to its beneficial properties and effectiveness in pest control. Therefore, you do not need to spare time and effort to grow it. All costs will pay off a hundredfold, bringing a rich harvest to the owner of the site every year.
Do you plant mustard on the site?
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