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Other leek plant companions might be cabbage, tomatoes, beets and lettuce. The leafy vegetables, especially, seem to benefit from the strong scent of plants in the Allium family. One of the best plants that like leeks is the carrot. Carrots are plagued by carrot flies and leeks are eaten by onion flies.
- What can you not plant with leeks?
- What vegetables should be planted together?
- Can you grow leeks and onions together?
- Can you plant leeks and potatoes together?
- Do leeks like sun or shade?
- Do leeks like manure?
- What vegetables should not be planted together?
- What should not be planted with tomatoes?
- What are some examples of companion planting?
- Should I cut the tops off my leeks?
- What is the best fertilizer for leeks?
- How big do Leeks need to be to plant out?
What can you not plant with leeks?
Vegetables
| Vegetable | Bad Companion Plants |
|---|---|
| Leeks | Swiss chard |
| Lettuce | Cabbage, celery, parsley |
| Mushrooms | All plants with small leaves as they do not provide good shade |
| Onion | Peas and lentils |
What vegetables should be planted together?
Companion Planting Chart
| Type of Vegetable | Friends |
|---|---|
| Cabbage | Beets, celery, chard, lettuce, spinach, onions |
| Carrots | Beans, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, tomatoes |
| Corn | Climbing beans, cucumber, marjoram, peas, pumpkins, squash, sunflowers, zucchini |
| Onions | Cabbage, carrots, chard, lettuce, peppers, tomatoes |
Can you grow leeks and onions together?
Companion Plants- Vegetables. Get on with Sunflowers, Cabbage, Cucumbers and Nasturtiums. Do not plant with the Alium family like Garlic, Leeks and Onions as this can stunt their growth.
Can you plant leeks and potatoes together?
In crop rotation, leeks follow lettuce, cabbage or peas, but it is not a good idea to plant them immediately after lifting early potatoes. This is because the soil will be too loose and disturbed and leeks do best on a firm soil.
Do leeks like sun or shade?
A full sun position is best although leeks can still be grown well in partial shade. Choose a sunny site and dig it over well adding lots of organic matter to the soil, this is best done a month or so before the seed is sown but it's not critical.
Do leeks like manure?
For a bumper crop of leeks, improve the growing site by digging in plenty of garden compost or well-rotted manure, ideally in autumn. Leeks are best suited for growing in open ground, but you could grow several in large, deep containers or raised beds.
What vegetables should not be planted together?
What Plants Should Not Be Planted Together?
- Asparagus.
- Beans.
- Beets.
- Broccoli.
- Cabbage.
- Cucumbers.
- Peas.
- Soybeans.
What should not be planted with tomatoes?
Plants that should not share space with tomatoes include the Brassicas, such as broccoli and cabbage. Corn is another no-no, and tends to attract tomato fruit worm and/or corn ear worm. Kohlrabi thwarts the growth of tomatoes and planting tomatoes and potatoes increases the chance of potato blight disease.
What are some examples of companion planting?
One of the most well-known examples of companion planting is that of the "Three Sisters" method, used widely by Native American farming societies. Corn, pole beans, and squash are together for mutual benefit to all three.
Should I cut the tops off my leeks?
It is generally not advised now. All that is needed is to make sure the roots get well down into the planting hole. Good morning Melliff,i would say the reason for cutting the tops by a third , would be to reduce the amount of leaf area the plant has to sustain while getting it's roots established.
What is the best fertilizer for leeks?
FERTILIZING: Leeks require a lot of nitrogen. Give plants a supplemental feeding of liquid fish emulsion or other fertilizer about 3 weeks after planting; continue to fertilize every 3-4 weeks thereafter. If you use a dry granular fertilizer, water it in well.
How big do Leeks need to be to plant out?
They're ready to transplant when they are six to eight inches (15-20cm) tall. Begin by 'dibbing' (poking) holes that are about the same height as the leek seedlings' stems into well-dug soil.
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