Crop Rotation
Crop Rotation by Family Types
Year 1
Legume
- Fabiaceae (Pea)
Year 2
Root
- Apiaceae (Carrot)
- Amaranthaceae (Amaranth) (beets only)
- Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis)
- Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory)
Year 4
Leaf
- Amaranthaceae (Amaranth) (spinach only)
- Asteraceae (Sunflower)
- Brassicaceae (Mustard)
Year 3
Fruit
- Curcubitaceae (Gourd)
- Solanaceae (Night Shade)
Plant Families
When rotating crops, do not rotate plants within the same family.
Apiaceae (Carrot)
- Carrot
- Fennel
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth)
- Beet
- Spinach
Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis)
- Garlic
Asteraceae (Sunflower)
- Artichoke
- Lettuce
Brassicaceae (Mustard)
- Arugula
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Kale
- Radish
- Watercress
- Nasturtium
Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory)
- Sweet Potato
Cucurbitaceae (Gourd)
- Cucumber
- Melon
- Squash
Fabiaceae (Pea)
- Pea
- Scarlet Runner Bean
Liliaceae (Lily)
- Asparagus
Perennial, so isn’t rotated.
Solanaceae (Nightshade)
- Pepper, Sweet and Hot
- Potato
- Tomato
Crop Rotation by Zones
Zone 1 – Heavy Feeders
Year 1
- Bean
- Pea
Year 2
- Beet
- Fennel
- Garlic
Year 3
- Cucumber
- Squash
- Tomato
- Melon
Year 4
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Bok Choy
- Croccoli
- Cabbage
- Kale
Zone 2 – Light Feeders
Year 1
- Bean
- Pea
Year 2
- Carrot
- Onion
- Sweet Potato
Year 3
- Pepper
- Potato
Year 4
- Arugula
- Radish
- Watercress