Aubergines and zucchini are often fried together in the pan. However, they are not good neighbors in the bed. Find out here why it's better to separate the two, how you can grow them next to each other, and also which mixed crops are better.
Why can't you plant zucchini and eggplant together?
Aubergines and zucchini are both heavy feeders and shouldnot be placed directly next to each other in the bed. If they are planted together, they compete for nutrients in the soil. Since neither of them can provide themselves adequately, they suffer from stunted growth.
How can you still grow zucchini and eggplant together?
In order to be able to plant eggplants and zucchini in the same bed, you should maintain aplant spacingof at least 60 centimeters. This allows their foliage to develop accordingly and they do not suffer from a lack of space. Provide the two plants with an additional organic fertilizer every week to prevent nutrient deficiency. Check Check the plants regularly for diseases, deficiencies and pests. If necessary, act quickly to prevent the disease from spreading.
Which other plants do not go well with eggplant or zucchini?
Aubergines and zucchini get along particularly poorly with otherheavy eaters. These include, for example, types of cabbage such as broccoli, savoy cabbage and Brussels sprouts. Pumpkins(pumpkins, melons, cucumbers) are susceptible to pumpkin diseases and spread quickly in the greenhouse or raised bed. They also take up a lot of space in the bed and crowd other plants. Othernightshade plants (such as tomatoes, peppers and potatoes) can also harm zucchini and eggplant as they are susceptible to the same diseases. They also compete for the same nutrients in the vegetable patch.
Which partner plants go better with eggplant than zucchini?
Aubergines, also known as eggplants, are ideal next toweak eaters Suitable bed neighbors include, for example, radishes, lamb's lettuce, spinach, peas and beans. Marigolds also look good next to eggplants. For example, their flowers attract numerous beneficial insects.
Which mixed crops can you plant with zucchini?
For a successful mixed culture with zucchini,flowering herbssuch as dill, borage and rosemary are suitable. Nasturtium keeps annoying pests (whiteflies, aphids) away. Marigolds and marigolds, on the other hand, attract beneficial insects that ensure better pollination.
Zucchini goes welllow-energy vegetables such as peas, runner beans, spinach or beetroot. Strawberries, fennel and carrots also make good bed neighbors for zucchini. Corn and onions, for example, can protect the soil from erosion.
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Do eggplants and zucchini fit together in the greenhouse?
Since eggplants are particularly sensitive to cold, they are best kept in a greenhouse in Germany. Space in the greenhouse is limited. Zucchini are more robust and thrive outdoors. However, tomatoes or peppers are often grown in the greenhouse. However, growing nightshades is difficult due to easily transmitted diseases. Check the plants regularly to detect diseases early.
