Crop Rotation

Evidence shows that the crop rotation is best for reducing pests and disease, while also avoiding nutrient imbalances. If you especially follow the no-dig approach and leave roots in the ground, then you need to have an excellent crop rotation. You must also adhere to the rotation and refrain from deviation. One of the main reasons problems can arise if you don’t rotate crops is that rotting roots in the ground can affect your next crop. A good rotation is going to have you avoid growing a crop in the same botanical family for at least a few years. Obviously, the longer you can drag out the rotation, the better. Keep in mind that this applies mostly to annual plants, but can also apply to perennials. If you grew a peach tree in a certain spot and it has died from pest or disease, then you probably don’t want to grow another tree from that family. You’ll more than likely have problems if you do plant another stone fruit.