row vs plant spaces
Examples of different row and plant spacing.
Crops
farmer showing farmer a transplant with flowers
A farmer showing another farmer a tomato transplant. Below them are several multi colored flowers as a decorative element.
Repeated crops have worse pests each year
An illustration showing turnips being replanted over three years, leading to repeated and worse pests. From year one to three
Rotate crops to avoid pest and disease
An illustration showing the benefit of rotated crops. A bug that eats turnips in year one comes back to find
Rotating crops for nutrient intake and retention
An illustration showing year one to five of crop rotation. Each year a different crop is grown, which requires different
friendly crops 2
A cauliflower with a face winking. Above ground is white dutch clover. Underground, the roots are intertwined holding hands, with
friendly crops 3
Four plants from an underground view. They have smiling faces and are shaking hands in agreement, to show their compatibility.