You probably don't want to use your precious garden soil solely for your Physalis. So that the nightshade plant still gets full and bears a lot of fruit, you should carefully select the neighboring plants. Below you will find out what you need to pay attention to and who is eligible.
What are good neighbor plants for Physalis?
Good neighbor plants for the heavy-feeding Physalis areWeak-feedingThese includee.g. Lamb's lettuce, beans, strawberries and marigolds However, always plant your neighbors at a distance of at least one meter from your physalis, as the latter tends to overgrow.
What characterizes good neighboring plants for the Physalis?
Good neighbor plants for the Physalis are primarily characterized by the fact that, in contrast to the nightshade, they arenot particularly nutrient-hungry. So only combine a heavy feeder like Physalis with weak-feeding plants.
Which plants are good neighbors for the Physalis?
Here are some examples of neighboring plants that a heavy feeder like Physalis can tolerate nearby:
- Lamb lettuce and other salads
- Spinach
- cabbage
- Onion family
- Beans
- Strawberries
- Marigolds
By the way:Marigoldsnot only look pretty, but are also consideredSoil improvers that keep nematodes away.
What distance should the neighboring plants be from the Physalis?
You should also always plant good neighboring plants at adistance of at least one meter from the Physalis so that the plant that tends to overgrow has enough space.
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Unsuitable neighboring plants for the Physalis
Physalis definitely does not want to share soil with other heavy-consuming nightshade plants. This is why, for example, a mixed culture with potatoes, tomatoes or peppers is unsuitable. The plants would only take nutrients from each other, which would result in depleted soil. There would also be a greater risk that the plants would transmit diseases to each other.
