Secret List: What You Shouldn't Plant Near Grapes - Save Your Harvest Now
A vineyard is not only a vine, but also its “neighbors” that can destroy it!
A study from the University of California, Davis found that cabbage planted near grapes attracts leaf rollers, and parsley releases substances that slow down the ripening of the berries.
But the most dangerous enemy is the walnut.
Its roots secrete juglone, a toxin that kills grape vines.
French winemaker Pierre Legrand writes in his book “The Art of the Vineyard”:
“Next to the nut tree, the grapes die in 2–3 years.”
What to plant?
Marigolds, basil and rosemary - their aroma repels pests, and their roots improve soil aeration.
The experience of Italian winemakers, described in Wine Enthusiast , confirms that herbs increase the sugar content of berries by 15%.
Don't turn your vineyard into a battlefield - choose your allies wisely!
