Even inexperienced gardeners know that a decent harvest is guaranteed not only if the rules for planting and care are observed, but also with the obligatory alternation of crops in one area. I will talk further about the need to perform crop rotation and which plants can and are not recommended to be planted after carrots.
The need for crop rotation
Changing crops in a particular bed is called a crop rotation. It is necessary to alternate plants in the beds in order to:
- to reduce the contamination of the earth with weeds, various fungal diseases and parasites;
- improve the texture of the soil;
- provide other plants with the required nutrients.
The main conditions for a proper crop rotation are the annual and sequential rotation of crops belonging to different families. This is due to the fact that the crop should not be planted in the same place for two or more years in a row, and subsequent plants for sowing are selected taking into account the following characteristics:
- after cultivation of crops with a deep-rooted system, plants with superficial roots are planted;
- take into account susceptibility to diseases and parasites. After crops that are susceptible to specific infections, it is necessary to plant vegetables that are immune to these diseases;
- the need for useful trace elements of followers and predecessors.
What can be planted after carrots
Carrots have a pivotal and deep root system. The root crop develops well and gives a generous harvest if it was planted in areas where zucchini, potatoes, cabbage or cucumbers grew before it. A large amount of nutrients is required for carrots, and therefore the soil after it is greatly depleted. This means that for the next season you need to plant plants with aboveground fruits, with superficial roots, not much in need of fertile soil or well perceived thorough feeding.
Develop well on the site after carrot cultivation:
- nightshade crops, these include: potatoes, physalis, tomatoes, various varieties of eggplants and peppers;
- peas, beans, beans;
- cruciferous: early radish, cabbage, salad varieties;
- dessert fruits: artichoke;
- perennial berry crops such as strawberry and strawberry bushes.
After harvesting carrots, the soil can be restored by sowing siderates, for example rye, mustard.
What is not recommended for planting in carrot beds
The list of plants for which carrots are considered a bad predecessor is not so long, but every gardener should know them "by sight" so as not to be upset with a small harvest. The root crop will take all the necessary nutrients from the soil and can create inappropriate conditions for crops such as:
- zucchini, squash, pumpkin;
- spices: celery, dill, parsley;
- cucumbers.
Garlic and onions are good neighbors for carrots. They help to disinfect the earth, protect against invasions of parasites. However, those planted after carrots do not yield a good harvest.
All gardeners need to properly plan and maintain an annual plan for planting plants on the site. Thus, you will be able to track which crop and in what place grew some time ago, and with the help of this you will plan the planting of favorable plants.
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