Here is an example of a crop rotation schedule:
Year 1: Leafy Greens and Salad Crops: These crops tend to be lighter feeders and don’t deplete the soil as heavily as other groups.
Year 2: Fruit-Bearing Crops:(Heavy Feeders) and require more nutrients.
Year 3: Root Vegetable Root: crops help aerate the soil and use less nutrients.
Year 4: Legumes: Legumes enrich the soil by adding nitrogen back, which benefits the next year’s leafy greens and helps prepare the soil for the next rotation.
Quick Tips for a Successful Rotation:
•Add Compost or Organic Matter: At the start or end of each rotation, add compost to improve soil health.
•Keep It Flexible: If your space is limited, simply avoid planting the same crop or its relatives in the same spot two years in a row.
This rotation pattern keeps pests, diseases, and nutrient issues at bay while fitting into typical home garden plots.