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What are some effective crop rotation schedules for a small vegetable garden? - Nyorejuliet - 06-24-2024
I'm looking to plan out my planting for the next few seasons and want to make sure I'm rotating crops correctly to maintain soil health and reduce pests. Any advice?
RE: What are some effective crop rotation schedules for a small vegetable garden? - ruonasargin45 - 06-24-2024
(06-24-2024, 05:57 PM)Nyorejuliet Wrote: I'm looking to plan out my planting for the next few seasons and want to make sure I'm rotating crops correctly to maintain soil health and reduce pests. Any advice?
Hey Man! Planning crop rotation is a great idea for keeping your soil healthy and pests away. Here’s a simple plan:
Divide your garden: Split it into a few sections.
Group crops by type: For example, tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants are one group.
Rotate groups each year: Don’t plant the same group in the same spot two years in a row.
Follow a cycle: A 3 or 4-year cycle works well. For example, grow root veggies (like carrots) one year, beans the next, then leafy greens (like lettuce), and finally fruiting plants (like tomatoes).
Use cover crops: Plant cover crops like clover or rye between main crops to add nutrients and reduce weeds.
I have been using this method for my farm and it works very well for me as this helps keep your soil rich and pests under control. Happy gardening! ?