What can be planted after radish in July, and which crops should not be planted

Lovers of fresh radishes usually have their first harvest in June. Then you have to choose what to plant in the vacated beds, and do not forget about the crop rotation.

Why it is important to follow the rules of crop rotation and what you can plant after a radish in July, you will learn from this article.

Why is it important to follow the rules of crop rotation

Crop rotation is a scientifically based alternation of crops grown in a garden, taking into account the time and place of sowing.

It is necessary to take these rules into account when planting various plants for several reasons:

1. Each crop is very sensitive to its own root exudates that accumulate in the soil. Individual plants release toxic substances that harm the plantings of related crops.
2. Crop rotation prevents the accumulation of pathogens and pests characteristic of a particular type of vegetables.
3. Crops consume nutrients in different amounts and from different soil layers, so correct rotation allows you to maintain the optimal amount of nutrients in the soil.

What is the threat of ignoring the rules of crop rotation

Vegetables very poorly tolerate the lack of crop rotation, giving a poor or pest-affected crop.

The negative consequences of non-compliance with crop rotation include:

• accumulation of toxic root secretions in the area;
• depletion of the topsoil;
• an increase in weed infestation of crops by three times;
• soil erosion;
• the spread and accumulation of diseases and pests characteristic of a particular type of crops.

What can you plant after a radish in July

If there is a small plot, gardeners try to use it as efficiently as possible. Therefore, in July, the empty radish garden is sown again.

Most suitable crops

After early radish, it is recommended to sow in the same place peas, onions for herbs, carrots, spinach, zucchini, cucumbers (seedlings) and salad (except watercress).

In July, varieties of these crops are planted with an early ripening period, so that they have time to harvest before the onset of cold weather.

When choosing lettuce seeds, choose varieties that are suitable for summer sowing, as spring varieties grown in July will be tough.

In summer, carrot seed germination is better than in spring, and fruits harvested in autumn will be sweet.

One of the best options is to sow peas or beans... They have no enemies in common with radishes; moreover, legumes enrich the soil. After them, any plants can be planted next year.

Is it possible to plant dill and garlic

When a radish bed is vacated, most often gardeners grow greens and herbs on it.

In parsley and dill, diseases and pests do not coincide with those that affect radishes, so it is safe to plant them in the same place. Dill planted in July grows lush and juicy, unlike planted in spring.

But for garlic, radish is considered an unacceptable predecessor. Garlic can become infected with diseases left in the soil or attacked by pests. For planting it, it is optimal to choose the beds where legumes, cucumbers, zucchini, and pumpkin grew before.

What not to plant

After harvesting the radish, it is strongly not recommended to plant it again in the same place as other vegetables suffering from common diseases and pests:

• radish;
• rutabagas;
• any kind of cabbage;
• turnips;
• daikon;
• watercress;
• onion;
• garlic

Radish can be returned to the same garden bed no earlier than three years later.

How to prepare beds for re-seeding

After harvesting, all plant residues are removed from the garden and dug up, adding fertilizer if necessary - depending on the needs of the subsequent vegetable.

After fertilization, the soil is watered and left to rest for several days.

The timing of re-sowing crops

When planning re-planting, ripening times must be taken into account. The first half of July is the optimal time for re-seeding. In July, sowing of early ripening green plants is possible: green onions, lettuce, dill, spinach, peas and beans.

Helpful hints and tips

To get an excellent harvest, experienced summer residents draw up a graphic plan of their site. It marks where and what crops are growing this year, and draws an approximate planting scheme for next year.

Choosing a bed with the right predecessor saves you time and energy, since you do not have to make another top dressing and fight diseases and pests.

Conclusion

For many, empty radish beds in July are a great luxury. Adhering to the rules of crop rotation, summer residents carry out repeated crops in early July. Having correctly chosen the subsequent crop, during the summer they get a double harvest from the same bed.