AT A GLANCE
Which plants are good neighbors for wild garlic?
Where does wild garlic grow best in the garden?
wild garlic grows in nature shady locations with moist, nutrient-rich soil. You should also give the herb a similar place in the garden offer. Well suited are about deciduous treeswho look great plant with wild garlic permit. The shaded north side of a building and similar locations also offer ideal conditions for wild garlic.
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Which herbs can you plant next to wild garlic?
First of all: For other herbs wild garlic is fundamental not a good planting partner, as it grows very fast and is therefore a competitor for space and nutrients. That's why you should use the herb alone either cultivate
. In addition, it makes sense to limit its growth, for example with vertically embedded paving stones or other root barriers. You can also cultivate the herb in tubs and even in a raised bed. And if it really needs to be a neighbor in a bed of wild garlic: watercress needs similar growing conditions and is therefore a good fit.Which vegetables can you plant next to wild garlic?
What applies to herbs applies even more to vegetables: you have to be careful that the rampant wild garlic does not take up space and nutrients from the vegetable plants. In addition, there are not many types of vegetables that also grow well in the shade - that's why this is The selection here is not particularly large. Provided it is not too dark, but it is a light shade is, you can socialize wild garlic with these vegetables:
- cut lettuce
- Lamb's lettuce
- Spinach (not all varieties!)
- peas and beans
- Cabbage, especially cauliflower and broccoli
The advantage here is that wild garlic, like garlic, keeps fungal diseases and pests away thanks to its smell.
Tip
What shouldn't you plant next to wild garlic?
In nature wild garlic often grows near lily of the valley or autumn crocus. In any case, avoid planting these species together in the garden, as they can easily be confused with one another! However, the leaves of lily of the valley and autumn crocus are poisonous and can cause severe poisoning!