Crop rotation Flashcards
1
Q
State the benefits
A
Avoidance of pest and disease build up in beds
Effective use of nutrients in soil
2
Q
State the limitations
A
Only effective against soil borne pests and diseases
Not effective against non specific pests and diseases
Lots of space and commitment is required
Restricts choice of what to grow
3
Q
Describe a 4 bed system of crop rotation (include an appropriate succession of plant groups over 4 years)
A
Plot is divided into four plots - potato group, legume group, onion and brassica group, root group. The position of the crops is changed every year so that the same crop does not occupy the same ground in consecutive years. After 4 years, the crop will be back where it started.
