Garlic Post-Harvest: Suitable Crops for Succession Planting
Revamped Guide:
Hey there gardening folks! Garlic might've overstayed its welcome in your plot, but don't fret! It's time to shake things up with some entirely different crops. Let's discuss the best picks for what to plant after garlic, with a sprinkle of insider tips to keep your soil in tip-top shape.
| Crop Categories | Examples | Benefits after garlic || --- | --- | --- || Legumes | Peas, beans | Fix nitrogen, enrich soil || Fruiting Veggies | Tomatoes, peppers | Deter pests, varying root structures || Root Veggies | Carrots, beetroots, radishes | Break disease, light feeders || Leafy Greens/Brassicas | Spinach, kale, cabbage | Need amended soil |
Now, let's dig deeper!
Legumes (Peas, Beans)These little powerhouses fix nitrogen in the soil, perfect after light-feeding garlic. Benefits: soil fertility boost, pest and disease prevention, improved overall soil health.
Fruiting Veggies (Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Squash)The somewhat depleted soil after garlic won't phase these fruity fellows, and they'll help ward off pests too, since they're from different families. Benefits: different root structures, enhanced soil utilization, and health.
Crops to plant after garlic
Root Veggies (Carrots, Beetroot, Radishes)Root crops are the ideal sidekick after garlic, as they're light feeders and can flourish without draining the soil. They'll also help break up disease cycles and boost soil structure.
Spinach, Kale, Lettuce, Carrots, Radishes, Beets, Peas, Beans, Dill, Cilantro, Swiss chard, Cabbage, Broccoli, Peas, Kale, Brussels sprouts, Kohl rabi, Fennel, Endives, Herbs, Parsley, Cilantro, Bush beans, Squash, Summer squash, Geraniums, Sunflowers, Parsnips, Buckwheat, Zinnias
Leafy Greens and Brassicas (Spinach, Lettuce, Kale, Cabbage)These heavy feeders should follow garlic, but only if their nutrient needs are met by well-amended soil. Track your garden history to maintain a healthy rotation over multiple seasons.
Pro Tips:1. ** Skip Alliums (onions, leeks): Avoid planting garlic (and other alliums) in the same spot for a few years to curb disease buildup.2. Jot it down: Maintain a garden journal to keep track of what you plant and where.3. Try Cover Crops:** Plant legumes or grains like clover or rye after garlic to pump up soil health and structure before your next main crop.
Crops not to plant after garlic
So, let's rotate, regenerate, and reap the rewards! Happy gardening!
Alliums (onions, leeks, chives, shallots), Cucurbits (squash, melons, cucumbers)
[1] Organic Gardening: Rotating Crops for a Healthy Garden[2] Mother Earth News: 7 Reasons Why Crop Rotation Is a Must in your Garden[4] Urban Farmer: Best Crops To Rotate With in Vegetable Gardens
Soil health is essential when deciding what to plant after garlic, and home-and-garden enthusiasts may find legumes like peas and beans useful as they fix nitrogen, enriching the soil. Additionally, changing to fruiting vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, or eggplant will help improve overall soil health while deterring pests.
