Carrot care can be impeccable, but the result is often disappointed. The root crops grow small, musty or completely begin to get sick. The reason often lies in the wrong choice of plants in the neighborhood.
What crops help carrots to grow
Onions and garlic are real allies. They protect the bed from pests, and garlic also improves the taste of carrots. It is better to plant them in advance. They will help to survive the cold.
Peas and beans enrich the soil with nitrogen, contributing to growth. Peas are especially valuable. But with him you should not combine garlic and onions.
Spinach and salad quickly ripen, without interfering with carrots to develop. Their wide foliage delays moisture in the ground.
Cabbage, radishes, strawberries, tomatoes and aromatic herbs are also suitable: calendula, marigolds, sage, rosemary and marjoram. They scare pests.
What plants spoil the crop
Carrots cannot stand the dill. His smell prevents her from growing. Beets and horseradish take nutrients, leaving the root crops hungry. Celery attracts insects, and parsley and anise by their aroma violate the comfort of carrots.
Particular attention should be paid to apple trees. Planted nearby, they worsen the taste of carrots, making it bitter. And the apples themselves become worse.
The secret of good carrots is not only in care, but also in the right neighborhood.
