Crop rotation refers to the practice of growing different types of crops (or none at all) in the same area over a sequence of seasons. Historians believe farmers in the Middle East practiced crop rotation as early as 6,000 B.C., although they didn't fully understand the science behind it. read more
For crop rotation to be effective, gardeners should not plant vegetables belonging to the same plant family in the same location for two or three years. Crop rotation in a small garden is difficult. However, home gardeners should rotate their vegetable crops as best they can. read more