Plant Rotation Suggestions for Hobby Farming
Part of the Hobby Farming For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Rotating the plants (crops) on your farm enhances plant health and soil quality. To rotate your plantings, divide your garden into several sections and plant each section with a different family of plant. Next year, plant something from the next family. For instance, plant squash in section one the first year; the next year, plant peas there; next year, plant tomatoes; and well, you get the idea.
| Plant Family | Examples |
|---|---|
| Gourds | Squash, melons, zucchini, pumpkins, cucumbers |
| Legumes | Beans and peas |
| Nightshades | Eggplants, potatoes, peppers, and tomatoes |
| Carrots | Carrot, dill, parsnips, and parsley |
| Mustards | Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, mustard, radishes, and turnips |
| Beets | Beets, spinach, and chard |
| Onions | Onions, leeks, and garlic |
