ð Crop Rotation Planner
Plan what to plant this year based on what grew last year. Healthy rotation prevents disease, manages pests, and keeps soil fertile.
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ð Rotation Rules & Groups
Plants in the same group shouldn't follow each other. Use these rules to prevent disease buildup and soil depletion.
ð Nightshades Solanaceae
Tomato, pepper, eggplant, potato, tomatillo, goji. Never follow nightshades with nightshades â diseases like blight and wilt persist in soil. Follow with legumes or brassicas.
ðĨĶ Brassicas Brassicaceae
Broccoli, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, radish, turnip. Heavy feeders that deplete nitrogen. Follow with legumes to replenish soil.
ðŦ Legumes Fabaceae
Beans, peas, lentils, clover, alfalfa. These are nitrogen fixers â they add nitrogen to soil! Follow with heavy feeders like brassicas or nightshades for best results.
ðĨ Roots Allium/Apiaceae
Carrot, beet, onion, garlic, leek, parsnip, radish. Light to moderate feeders. Follow with leafy crops or legumes. Avoid following roots with roots to prevent pest buildup.
ðĨ Cucurbits Cucurbitaceae
Cucumber, squash, melon, pumpkin, zucchini. Heavy feeders, especially of potassium. Follow with legumes or roots. Avoid following cucurbits with cucurbits (powdery mildew risk).
ðĨŽ Leafy Greens Various
Lettuce, spinach, chard. Light to moderate feeders that benefit from nitrogen-rich soil. Great to follow legumes. Can follow most groups.
Ideal Rotation Sequence
A classic 3-4 year rotation cycle:
| Year | Plant Group | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Legumes | Build nitrogen in soil |
| Year 2 | Brassicas / Nightshades | Use the nitrogen left by legumes |
| Year 3 | Roots / Alliums | Break pest cycles; lighter feeders |
| Year 4 | Cucurbits / Leafy | Finish cycle; then restart with legumes |