What to plant in the garden after harvesting garlic and why you shouldn't leave the ground empty

  • Dec 15, 2020
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At the end of July harvesting of winter garlic ends, which means that it is time to decide what to plant on the vacated territory. The choice of future cultures must be conscious and rational. It is important not only to respect the crop rotation, but also to take advantage of the previous crop.

Garlic is loved and prized for its antibacterial properties. The plant produces phytoncides - biologically active substances that suppress the development of pathogenic microorganisms. A large proportion of these useful and natural substances remain in the soil even after harvest. That is why many gardeners value garlic beds so much. After all, new plantings in such areas will have additional protection from diseases and pests.

If the land is left empty, it will overgrow with weeds and lose its beneficial properties.

Preparing the garden after garlic

Despite the presence of natural phytoncides, the soil after garlic can be infected with a number of pests and diseases. Among them are nematodes, garlic mites, powdery mildew and fusarium spores.

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In order for future plantings to avoid infection, it is advisable to process the garden bed after harvesting. To do this, the territory must be dug up, weed residues must be removed and treated with a 1% solution of copper sulfate. It is prepared in a proportion of 100 grams of active ingredient per 10 liters of water. The solution is consumed at the rate of 5 liters per 1 sq. meter.

What to plant after garlic

On a bed empty after garlic, you can plant spinach, dill, arugula, parsley, celery or salad. The growing season for these crops is short, so by the end of summer you are guaranteed to have time to harvest juicy greens. Seeds should be sown in well-moistened soil.

Having chosen early ripening varieties, in the middle of summer, after the garlic, you can have time to sow radishes on the garden bed. Subject to agricultural technology, the culture will give a full bountiful harvest. You should also pay attention to Peking cabbage. This plant will thank you with strong heads of cabbage.

If we talk about siderates, then they can be planted at any time until autumn. All the most popular will do: rye, oats, mustard, rapeseed or lupine.

Read also on my website - How to store garlic for a long time at home

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