What can and cannot be planted next to grapes: compatibility with other plants

Growing grapes in the Russian regions is becoming more and more popular, and today few people can be surprised by the presence of such a plant in their backyard. This situation is largely due to the emergence of new varieties that can survive in cold climates. For good growth, it is important not only to follow the rules for choosing a place and caring for a plant, it is equally important what can and cannot be planted next to grapes.

Can different grape varieties be planted next to each other?

The desire to have different varieties of grapes on the plot is natural.At the same time, many gardeners are concerned about whether this will affect the nature of fruiting. Planting different varieties of grapes will naturally entail the process of cross-pollination, but at the same time, the hybrid qualities will only affect the seeds, so the color, shape and taste of the fruits will not change from this.

What are the criteria for choosing?

When choosing a variety, always pay attention to the characteristics of the variety, fruiting characteristics and ripening time. In this case, one of the important points is missed - the ability of the plant to self-pollinate. There are two groups:

with bisexual flowers;
with female type flowering.

For crops with flowers of both sexes, the presence of another species is not important, and they are little dependent on insects in terms of fruiting. At the same time, the presence of another species nearby has a positive effect on the yield of the crop.

There are varieties that are characterized by female-type flowers. For them, the work of natural pollinators in the form of insects is important, and planting a number of bushes with bisexual flowers has a positive effect on them. During bad weather, varieties incapable of self-pollination require manual work.

Compatibility

Despite the possibility of planting a number of different varieties of grapes, it is important to consider a number of important details. Plants have a number of significant differences in terms of breeding qualities, so their care can vary significantly. In this regard, the compatibility of varieties should be taken into account when planting plants on the territory that do not differ much in terms of growing conditions and care. Consider the following points:

requirements for the place and growing conditions;
maturing period;
type of grapes in the form of belonging to a table or technical type;
features of growth and fruiting.

There are early and late ripening crops that require different amounts of heat to ripen. Bushes can differ significantly in shoot height and growth power, some varieties do not require strong support, others can grow up to 2 m. The choice of planting scheme and work with plant nutrition depends on such characteristics.

Useful neighbors

The neighborhood of grapes with certain types of plants can affect fruiting rates both positively and negatively. In this regard, before planting a horticultural crop next to a tree, you should find out how it will affect the growth of the bush. Entire works of scientists were devoted to such issues, who found out what is recommended to be placed under grape bushes.

The most famous was the classification of the Austrian scientist Lenz Moser, who compiled a table of the usefulness of each plant for grapes in points. Sour sorrel is recognized as the most useful "neighbor" in it.

Siderates

The quality of the soil and moisture directly affect the growth and fruiting of grapes. Green manure helps to improve soil quality indicators, which is achieved by growing certain types of plants and then introducing them into the soil. This technique helps to enrich the earth with nutrients, increase its moisture capacity and friability, and activate the work of beneficial microflora.

The best siderates for grapes are:

lupine;
melilot;
clover;
mustard
rye.

Legumes are sown in the last days of July, cereals in August to September, and mineral fertilizers are applied to the soil during work. Planting green manure is carried out only in regions with sufficient rainfall, otherwise the plants will become direct competitors to grape bushes, depriving them of precious moisture. Winter crops are planted in the ground in late April or early May, spring crops in October or November. When carrying out work, it is important not to damage the roots of the grapes.

Help Weeds

Weeds help keep the plant from spring frosts, so when laying shoots for the winter, they cover them. During hot weather, they will prevent the evaporation of moisture from the soil, it is enough to put them in the aisle. Green mass is considered a good raw material for making compost, and when burned, you can get ash, which is an excellent natural source of plant nutrients.

Planting cucumbers near the trellises

The neighborhood of cucumbers and grapes is considered acceptable. In this case, trellises are used to grow the former, and it is important to choose a variety that behaves well in outdoor conditions.

Strawberries between the rows

The land between the grape bushes is characterized by high humidity, and the shoots form a shadow. Such conditions are considered optimal for strawberries. At the same time, due to different penetrations of the root system deep into the plant, they do not compete with each other for nutrients.

When planting, it is important to consider that the distance to the grape bush should be sufficient for the free collection of both types of berries. Often with this cultivation, gardeners are faced with a mismatch in the ripening time of crops. In June, strawberries begin to bear fruit, but at the same time it is necessary to treat grape shoots with pesticides, which imposes a ban on the use of sprayed berries.

Roses

Before, roses were frequent "neighbors" of grape shoots.So the owners protected the landings from uninvited guests in the form of accidentally wandering cattle. Flowers were considered an indicator of a disease dangerous for grapes - mildew. The first signs of it on roses appear a little faster, so you can start the fight in this case earlier.

Onion and garlic

Planting onions and garlic next to grapes helps to repel a large number of pests. Only turnips are allowed to be planted; it is better to refuse the choice of varieties of pearl onions and chives for these purposes. It is important to periodically loosen and feed the plants.

Cabbage

For grapes, the neighborhood with white cabbage is good. To reduce the risk of diseases of both plants, it is better to use early varieties for planting a “neighbor”. They have a short maturation period and are therefore less susceptible to pests.

Other flowers and vegetables

The greenery of grape bushes can shade garden crops from the sun. In the shade of the shoots, flower crops feel great - aster, viola, phlox, primrose and many others. Most types of greens coexist perfectly with grapes - sorrel, dill, spinach. Cucumbers find additional support when grown on trellises.

Neutral interacting cultures

Cherry, pear, plum and apple trees are neutral horticultural crops in relation to grapes. Their plantings in the neighborhood do not have a significant impact. At the same time, it is important to take into account the factor of sufficiency of light, since tall trees and shrubs can lead to shading, and the lack of light is one of the factors in reducing the yield.

Plants that do little harm

Insignificant harm can be caused by planting potatoes, eggplants, celery and capsicum next to grapes.

Antagonists

When planting grapes, it is important to know what cannot be planted nearby. In most cases, a ban is imposed when crops begin to compete for nutrients, have a tendency to one disease, or differ significantly in the care required for growth.

Wildlife

Weeds are harmful to grapes. The most harmful include dandelion, shoots of wormwood, yarrow, couch grass, plantain leaves, nettle.

Garden

Next to the grapes you can not sow lawn grass, tomatoes, corn, horseradish and sunflowers.

Other "enemies"

Prohibited include all varieties of horticultural crops that have common pests with grapes and are prone to the most dangerous diseases for it. Failure to follow this rule greatly increases the risk of infection.

Do not plant nearby plants with a similar type of structure of the root system, as this leads to competition between them. Do not plant nearby crops that require frequent watering. As a result of excessive soil moisture, the roots of the grapes will begin to rot, and this can lead to its death.