Planning, plant families, & crop rotation

Getting the most out of your plot requires a little bit of thought and some advanced planning. This will make it easier for you in the long term and maximise what you get out of it. Here are some short thoughts on setting up your plot for success from day 1!

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  Planning your plot

  Note how your plot sits relative to the sun. Most plots run north–south along their long dimension, so rows planted…

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  Plant families

  A little botany helps. Vegetables fall into botanical families that tend to share characteristics — the part you eat, cropping…

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  Crop rotation

  Many plotholders advise not planting the same annual crop in the same place each year — for plant health and…

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  Feeding your plants

  You’ll need to feed your plants for good crops. It can seem confusing — NPK ratios, trace elements, organic versus…