The broccoli is at first glance resistant and undemanding, but when growing in the garden you can quickly tell how sensitively it responds to pests, drought and overheated roots. In order to grow strong, healthy and without unnecessary chemical spraying, it needs good neighbors around it.
Broccoli is a bit spoiled. It needs enough space, rich soil and most importantly. But if you create a good neighborhood, it will reward you with healthy, solid rosettes that will enjoy you not only in the kitchen, but already on the flowerbed. Our grandmothers already knew it, although no one said it “Companion Planting”. But today it is A redesigned method to make it easier to work in the garden without chemistry.
“Chamomile improves the taste of broccoli and protects against fungal diseases“She advises what to plant, for example, Linda Vater’s garden expert.
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First reach for the salad
The first thing you should reach for is the salad. He can hold moisture in the soil and shadow the roots, which is literally salvation for broccoli on hot days. And before the broccoli grows properly, the salad will end up on your plate long ago.
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Garlic and onion discourages pests
Other great neighbors are. Their sharp aroma discourages aphids that otherwise enjoy on broccoli leaves. In addition, you can easily put these helpers into the gaps between plants without interfereing with anyone.
You will harvest spinach in a few weeks
If You like spinach, plant it right next to broccoli. It grows up quickly, so you will reap it before the broccoli begins to claim its space. And the best? Its leaves help improve the soil structure.
Marigold Medical attracts insects
To avoid boring on the flower bed, be sure to add a marigold. In addition to beautiful flowers, it attracts useful insects and at the same time repels those who want to feed on your crop. The same The dill will also make a dill that attracts the ladybugnatural predators of aphids.
Radishes as sacrificial plants
And one trick at the end? Radishes. If you have patience, sow them around broccoli. Not only will they grow up quickly, but most of all They distract pests from young broccoli leaves. Some gardeners call them sacrificial plants.
Broccoli likes nutrients, but if you think well, you save half of the work with fertilization and watering. Thanks to salad and spinach, the soil will be long supple, the flowers of marigold attract useful insects and onions and garlic will protect against pests. All you have to do is throw home compost once in a while and your broccoli will thank you with the most beautiful crop.
