Garden crop rotation is essential for gardening through the years. Even though it is tempting to repeat your garden pattern year after year, it is best to give vegetables of the same family a new spot in the garden or containers each year. This will ensure that any lingering pests and diseases won’t be in the soil and that the new plant will have a strong start in the garden.
These Are the Vegetable Families to Keep in Mind As You Plan Your Garden Crop Rotation:
Amaranths Family
- Beet
- Chard
- Spinach
- Quinoa
Cabbage (Brassicas) Family
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Chinese cabbage
- Kohlrabi
- Mustard greens
- Radish
- Rutabaga
- Turnip
Cucumber (Cucurbits) Family
- Cucumber
- Gourd
- Muskmelon
- Pumpkin
- Squash
- Watermelon
- Zucchini
Legumes Family
- Peas
- Lentils
- Soybeans
- Broad beans
Nightshades Family
- Potatoes
- Eggplant
- Tomatoes
- Hot and sweet peppers
- Okra
Onion (Alliums) Family
- Chive
- Garlic
- Leek
- Onion
- Shallot
Sunflower Family
- Endive
- Jerusalem
- Artichokes
- Lettuce
- Sunflowers
- Salsify
Umbelliferous Family
- Carrot
- Celery
- Parsnip
- Parsley
- Fennel
- Celeriac
- Coriander
- Cilantro
Grasses
- Corn
- Millet
- Rice
- Barley
- Wheat
- Rye
