Published May 21, 2023
Crop rotation is a centuries-old farming practice that landowners have practised since the BC era. Crop rotation is the deliberate planting of various kinds of crops in distinct areas of the field and at multiple times in a row.
Farmers frequently practise crop rotation in the initial stages, although they had no concept of the scientific justification for the practice's successful outcome, nor did they have a special title for it. This suggests they were unaware of its environmental consequences.
There are three main types of crop rotation- One Year Rotation, Two Years Rotation, and Three Years Rotation. Out of which, Three year rotation allows farmers to plant multiple crops on the same land effortlessly.
Examine the nutritional level of the soil. Following every harvest, take into account the soil's amount of nutrients. Alos, Evaluate the availability of inputs such as fertilisers, pesticides, machine power, and labour.
The crop strategies can be done by specific plant family, compatibility, knowing about the nutrients requirements and evaluating the rooting depth and type.
There are more than one vegetable that can be grown through crop rotation. This includes leaf crops, fruit crops, root crops, legumes, cereals, and more.