The right choice of neighbors for cucumbers can significantly increase the yield.
To achieve a rich harvest of cucumbers, it is sufficient to plant suitable plants nearby. This will help you avoid an excess of cucumbers.
For successful planting next to cucumbers, choose plants that have the following characteristics:
Neighboring plants should require the same fertilizers as cucumbers;
Plants should belong to different families;
There should be no competition for sunlight, moisture, and nutrients between them.
Do not forget the crop rotation rule: regularly change the plants planted next to cucumbers.
The best neighbors for cucumbers, possessing all the listed qualities, are:
Onions, which help repel pests, including aphids;
Soybeans, beans, and peas, which enrich the soil with nitrogen;
Different types of cabbage – this will ensure a good harvest of both cucumbers and heads;
Corn, which will provide shade and help retain moisture.
