Some vegetables and herbs to be planted with strawberries will help the strawberries bear fruit better, while making them less attacked by pests and diseases. In this way, it prevents the use of chemical plant protection products. Others improve the taste and aroma of strawberries.
What to plant next to strawberries so that they grow better and bear fruit? Before answering the question, let's make a small reminder. We witness that some of the flowers and herbs we use while establishing the sister plants system are misunderstood. The sister plants system is much more than bringing two plants side by side, and knowing which plants do what will cause the system to work properly and work correctly. For example, nasturtium does not repel some insects, on the contrary, we attract it and use it as a trap plant in the system. A wrong planting will cause your problems to grow. Such videos will come frequently, if you follow them, this information can save the life of your garden.
Returning to the topic of what vegetables to plant next to
strawberries, the best combination for strawberries is bulbous plants, such as onions and garlic, which protect strawberries from fungal diseases.
Many plants emit volatile substances that limit the occurrence of diseases and pests. To give a brief example of such plants, apart from onions and garlic, leeks and green onions also protect against gray mold and other fungal diseases. In addition, onions and garlic positively affect the taste of strawberries.
If you want to enrich the soil of strawberries with nitrogen, beans and peas make a good combination. Other vegetables that benefit strawberries; lettuce, spinach, carrot, radish and red beet.
Onions, garlic and leeks can be planted between the strawberry rows, as they do not prevent the growth of strawberry leaves.can also be planted around strawberry beds, as you can see in the video.
Many types of plants are suitable for planting next to strawberries. Basil, basil, cumin, parsley, mint, thyme and coriander also work well for strawberries.
Aromatic herbs improve the taste of fruits, their aroma also repels strawberry pests. Also for good strawberries: borage (stimulates the vigorous flowering period of strawberries) and chamomile, in addition, their scent attracts pollinators.
Grasses should be planted on the edge of strawberry beds, or you can plant them in aromatic flower beds with strawberries. You can place aromatic herbs in pots between the strawberries.
Many varieties of flowers can be planted next to strawberries. The flowering period should be the flowers that coincide with the flowering period of the strawberry. Otherwise, insect pollinators will choose flowers and ornamentals over strawberries. Blooming flowers are well suited for creating a strawberry composition.
Let's give information on a different subject. Mulch made from spruce and pine needles improves the aroma of strawberries.
Sister Plant System is the bringing together of two or more plants for mutual benefit. For example, some plants can be grown together to help each other meet their nutritional requirements, growth habits, or pest-repelling abilities. By using this win-win method of plants, we can grow very comfortably.
We put two or three plants side by side, let's not see it as a simple process like 'oh look, it worked.' The backbone of natural farming is a system.
You may have the chance to use hundreds of plants in the system, but they are used correctly.
Some of those;
All aromatic herbs: Mint, Sage, Rosemary, Basil, Chives, Thyme, Marjoram, Coriander, Melissa, Tarragon Zahter, Black thyme...
Nasturtium, Marigold, Dahlia, Black-Eyed Susan, Steamer Smoke, Amarath, Cosmos , All varieties of chamomile, especially Chrysanthemum Daisy, Snapdragon, Delphinium varieties, Lavender...
Cipriska Grass, Bee Balm Grass, Borage Grass, Buckwheat, Catnip, Catnip,
Comfrey, Calendula and Sorrel
...Horehound
Evening primrose, Sardinia...
(Massweed, Melocan) Melissa and Lemongrass, Citronella Grass, Salvia (Apricot, Lovegrass)
And indispensable in the garden: Dill and spinach...