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One of the secrets of successful gardening is the correct selection of plants for their compatibility with each other. The list of vegetables that can be planted next to peas in the same bed is not too extensive. It is advisable to familiarize yourself with them before growing the crop to ensure a good harvest.
Proper agricultural technology is the main condition for the yield of any vegetables
How crop compatibility affects yield
Compatible are crops that, when grown in the same bed, not only do not suppress, but also have a positive effect on each other, creating a favorable microclimate that promotes normal development and increased productivity.
The right neighborhood makes it possible to:
- receive fresh vegetables from early spring to late autumn;
- increase the yield of crops grown nearby;
- improve the quality of vegetables and berries;
- rational use of the usable area of the garden;
- prevent the development of diseases and pest attacks;
- attract more pollinating insects;
- increase the profitability of the site by compacting plantings of vegetables with different ripening periods.
In addition, the habit of planting compatible crops in one or adjacent beds, requiring the same soil composition and identical care, makes it possible to control the content of nutrients in the soil and ensure adequate nutrition for the plants.
The right proximity will benefit all plants
Compatibility of peas with other crops
You can find a suitable place for peas even in a small area. This representative of legumes is easy-going, non-aggressive and gets along well with nearby plants.
The powerful root system loosens the soil well, thereby providing oxygen access to the roots of other plants, and the white or purple flowers emitting a pleasant aroma attract insects, which at the same time pollinate the crops growing in the same bed.
Legumes are distinguished by their ability to saturate the soil with nitrogen, which makes the proximity of peas very useful. The presence of long roots allows them to extract nutrients from deep layers of the soil, leaving what is closer to the surface to other crops.
It is also recommended to plant this plant nearby due to the presence of lush tops, which not only prevents the evaporation of moisture from the soil, allowing you to reduce the frequency of watering, but also inhibits the growth of weeds in the garden bed.
Many plants like the proximity to legumes
How to plant peas in one bed
The yield of peas will largely depend on which neighbors grow in the same bed.
Good partners for this culture can be:
- Strawberry.The fibrous root system of strawberries, located in the upper layer of soil, is so small that it is unlikely to harm nearby plants, much less peas, which are able to penetrate deeper layers of soil. If you plant this vegetable together with strawberries, you can get a good harvest of both crops.
- Zucchini, squash, pumpkin and cucumbers. All these vegetables actively consume nitrogen, which is fully provided by a properly selected neighbor. And insects that fly to the fragrant flowers of legumes will also pollinate representatives of pumpkin plants.
- Cabbage. Such proximity is also useful for her. A legume representative will loosen the soil with its roots and protect its neighbor from rotting. Gardeners recommend planting Chinese cabbage next to it, the taste of which becomes more pleasant and sweet.
- Potato. The tradition of sowing peas along with this vegetable appeared many years ago. And this is not surprising, because the presence of legumes helps improve crop yields. In addition, if you plant peas nearby, they will repel pests from potato bushes, including the Colorado potato beetle, which allows you to save on insecticides.
- Carrot. The essential oils contained in carrot tops can repel harmful insects. If you plant legumes next to carrots, you can get a good harvest of both crops.
- Beet. Such neighbors get along well in the same garden bed. If you plant them together, the peas will not take nutrition from the root crop, because its roots are longer, and the beets growing nearby will serve as a good support for the neighbor, which will eliminate the need to garter it.
- Radish, daikon. A good option is to plant legumes next to such vegetables.It has been noticed that such proximity improves not only the yield, but also the taste of root crops.
- Corn. This crop gets along well in the same bed next to peas, which fully provide it with nitrogen and protect the roots from overheating. If planted side by side, the tall corn will provide a good support for the climbing legumes.
- Mustard. By actively absorbing the nitrogen necessary for its growth, the crop planted nearby provides the peas with useful substances that improve its fruiting.
- Spices. Essential oils found in mint, sage, rosemary and other herbs of this type help repel harmful insects. This benefits both the herbs and nearby neighbors.
Even with a well-chosen neighborhood, it is better not to refuse to tie up peas
What is better not to plant peas with?
Despite its beneficial properties, this vegetable may not be a good neighbor for everyone. It is not recommended to plant it in the same bed with the following plants:
- Onion and garlic. The roots of these vegetables secrete phytoncides - special substances that can inhibit the growth of legumes, so such proximity will definitely not benefit peas.
- Tomatoes. It is also better not to plant tomatoes next to peas. Such a neighborhood may not have the best effect on the yield of both vegetables.
- Fennel. This is an aggressor that can suppress all nearby plants. Only cilantro and coriander can resist fennel. But you shouldn’t plant peas with it.
- Sunflower. It is also one of the aggressors capable of oppressing neighbors, so it is better not to sow legumes with it.Moreover, according to experts, sunflower occupies almost the last place in the pea crop rotation; therefore, it is not recommended to plant it after this crop.
- Basil and wormwood. Neighborhood with herbs that have a specific aroma reduces the viability of the plant and gives the fruit a bitter taste.
You should not plant it in close proximity to alfalfa and clover, or in the shade of spreading trees and shrubs.
Peas growing next to onions will not be able to actively develop and therefore will not produce a good harvest.
The best predecessors for peas
Crop rotation, that is, alternately growing different annuals on the site, will help you get a good harvest and prevent the accumulation of pathogenic microorganisms in the soil.
With a well-designed schedule, previously planted plants not only do not deplete or contaminate the soil, but also help increase the yield of vegetables and berries next year. Moreover, each subsequent crop must replenish the supply of nutrients in the soil that was consumed by its predecessors.
So, for example, to get a good harvest of legumes, you need to know how to plant peas in open ground.
Legumes will feel normal after many plants, except for their “relatives,” that is, representatives of this family.
The ideal predecessors of peas in crop rotation are: potatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, pumpkin, zucchini, dill, and corn. You can plant it after strawberries, wild strawberries and carrots.
But in an area previously sown with grains, it is better to place vegetables, provided that the beds are well cleared of straw and weeds.
Next year, peas can be safely planted in the garden after the tomatoes.
Is it possible to sow peas after peas?
Soil oversaturated with nitrogen (and this is exactly what it becomes after legumes) is least suitable for growing vegetables. For this reason, you cannot plant peas after peas the next year. The next time legumes can be sown in this area no earlier than four years later.
There is no point in planting peas after beans - there will be no good harvest
What can you plant after peas next year?
The beneficial properties of legumes make it possible to use representatives of this family as green manure.
Incorporation of plant tops into the soil:
- helps saturate it with useful substances;
- improves soil structure;
- provides a favorable environment for the development of beneficial microorganisms.
Therefore, the next year after peas, you can plant almost all cultivated plants, except for the legumes themselves.
Conclusion
You can plant plants next to peas that will not interfere with their growth. The correct choice of neighboring crops will help not only to grow a good harvest, but also to maintain soil fertility, which is very important in any agricultural enterprise.
