Soon the winter bulb beds are free, and the curious mind of the dacha grower asks the familiar question: what to plant?.
July is a great time to let your vegetable crops ripen slowly. Not only does this help them to reach their full flavor, but it also gives you a little break from tending to them. It’s a win-win!
Let’s find out what you can do with a former garlic bed and what you should definitely not plant.
First of all, it is essential to rule out planting related plants – onions and garlic.This is definitely a waste of time.
How to use a garlic bed
1.You can plant young strawberry shoots here, which you can grow from your favourite variety or from purchased seedlings.
2.For vegetables, you can try planting radishes, daikon or radishes (greens).
3.If you’re running low on vegetables, it’s a good time to clear out the salad or dill beds.
4.However, the simplest and most correct option is to sow cider plants.
There are many options for sowing.The most important thing is that these crops benefit the soil.
They revitalise the soil, fill nutrient deficiencies and improve its structure.
And another important consideration for vegetable gardeners in mid-summer is weed control.
Siderates don’t let them grow freely, and some also repel pests.
Earlier, we told you why you should bury a 5 litre bottle next to each tomato plant.