🔄 Crop Rotation Planner
Plan healthy crop rotations to prevent disease, improve soil health, and maximize yields.
🌱 Why Rotate Crops?
- • Prevents disease buildup - Different plant families host different pests
- • Balances soil nutrients - Heavy feeders followed by light feeders
- • Improves soil structure - Deep roots alternate with shallow roots
- • Breaks pest cycles - Pests can't establish when hosts move
📐 Garden Setup
📚 Crop Family Reference
🍅 Nightshades (Solanaceae)
Heavy feeders, need rich soil
Examples: Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, potatoes
🥦 Brassicas (Cruciferae)
Moderate feeders, love cool weather
Examples: Broccoli, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, radish
🫘 Legumes (Fabaceae)
Nitrogen fixers, improve soil
Examples: Beans, peas, clover, vetch
🥒 Cucurbits (Cucurbitaceae)
Heavy feeders, sprawling growth
Examples: Cucumbers, squash, melons, pumpkins, zucchini
🧅 Alliums (Amaryllidaceae)
Light feeders, pest repellent
Examples: Onions, garlic, leeks, chives, shallots
🥕 Root Vegetables
Deep roots, break up soil
Examples: Carrots, beets, turnips, parsnips
🥬 Leafy Greens
Fast growing, light feeders
Examples: Lettuce, spinach, arugula, chard
🌾 Cover Crops
Soil builders, nitrogen fixers
Examples: Clover, vetch, rye, buckwheat
💡 Pro Tips
- • Keep records: Draw your garden layout each year and save it
- • Add cover crops: Plant clover or vetch between seasons to fix nitrogen
- • Be flexible: Adjust the plan based on what you actually want to grow
- • Companion plant: Mix herbs and flowers within beds for pest control
- • Start with 4 years: This gives enough time to break pest/disease cycles
⚠️ Disclaimer: This crop rotation plan is a general guide. Adjust based on your specific garden conditions, climate, and crop preferences. Provided as-is for educational purposes.