5.03.2009

More on crop rotation . . .

Some garden experts recommend a 3 year crop rotation plan, others suggest 4 years.

Alliaceae
(Onion Family) = Onion, garlic, leek, shallot, chive
Apiaceae (Carrot Family) = Carrot, parsnip, parsley, celery
Asteraceae (Sunflower Family) = Lettuce, endive, salsify, Jerusalem artichoke
Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) = Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, turnip, radish, Chinese cabbage, kale, collards, rutabaga
Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot Family) = Beet, Swiss chard, spinach
Convolvulaceae (Bindweed Family) = Sweet potato
Cucurbitaceae (Gourd Family) = Cucumber, muskmelon, watermelon, squash, pumpkin, gourd
Fabaceae (Pea Family) = Garden pea, snap bean, lima bean, soybean
Malvaceae (Mallow Family) = Okra
Poaceae (Grass Family) = Sweet corn, popcorn, ornamental corn
Solanaceae (Nightshade Family) = Tomato, pepper, eggplant, potato, husk tomato

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