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How to get a rich harvest of beets: this is where you need to plant them - a country trick
06.05.2024 03:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:20
The secret to growing beets lies in the right growing location and care.
We will tell you more about this in the article.
Where is the best place to plant beets
Beets bear fruit well if planted in a sunny, well-lit place.
If you plant beets in a shaded area, they will have tall and thick tops and small roots.
Plant the root crop in the soil after cabbage, cucumbers, potatoes or tomatoes.
Experienced gardeners recommend repeating the planting site for vegetables no more than 3-4 years.
The soil for beets should be loamy and rich in organic matter. It is better not to use swampy and acidic areas.
Choose a fairly dry place for the beet bed, as the root crop does not like excessive humidity.
Beets also prefer neutral soil. Acidic soils can be neutralized using ground eggshells or dolomite flour.
Do not plant mustard, corn, peppers, parsley, fennel or spinach near beets.
These plants inhibit root crops and shade.
What to put in the hole when planting beets
For every square meter of bed you need, you can add compost or rotted manure.
Wood ash, superphosphate or ammonium nitrate are also good for this purpose.
After applying the fertilizer, dig up the soil onto the spade and level the surface with a rake.
Previously, we told you how to get rid of Colorado potato beetles in your garden once and for all.
