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  Posted by spud (U3013422) on Saturday, 21st January 2006

  I got an allotment last year and dug four plots planning to rotate potatoes/ roots/ legumes/ brassicas but to be honest, I don't intend planting any legumes other than runner beans so the rest of the plot would be wasted space. Can I just have a three plot rotation: Potatoes/ roots/ brassicas? Would this work or not? Would it cause more problems than it solves?

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  Posted by chrism (U2172223) on Saturday, 21st January 2006

  I don't intend planting any legumes other than runner beans so the rest of the plot would be wasted space.  
  
  It need not be wasted space - you can plant onions, garlic, shallots, leeks, courgettes, spinach, sweetcorn, Swiss chard or salads in your legume plot.
  
  Would be a shame not to use it as you've already dug it...
  
  

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  Posted by stevford (U2070686) on Saturday, 21st January 2006

  If you want to use all four beds I use the fourth bed to experiment and salad crops.

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  Posted by spud (U3013422) on Sunday, 22nd January 2006

  Thanks for advice. Just wondered whether a three bed rotation would work.

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  Posted by chrism (U2172223) on Sunday, 22nd January 2006

  Sorry, didn't answer the question.
  
  How about this from Bob Flowerdew:
  
  "I try and work a minimum of a three year rotation..... But it really doesn't matter, just make sure you never have the same plants in the same place two years running."
  
  Should work then !

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  Posted by bohemian_wanderer (U2490202) on Monday, 23rd January 2006

  Yes, a three bed rotation would work according to 'The New Vegetable & Herb Expert' by Dr. D. G. Hessayon.
  The rotation is split into three groups: Roots, Brassicas and Others.
  
  There are a few surprising vegetables to a couple of the groups, so written below is straight from the book.
  
  ROOTS
  beetroot, carrot, chicory, jerusalem artichoke, parsnip, potato, salsify, scorzonera.
  
  BRASSICAS
  broccoli, brussels sprout, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, kohl rabi, radish, swede, turnip.
  
  OTHERS
  aubergine, bean, capsicum, celeriac, celery, cucumber, endive, leaf beet, leek, lettuce, marrow, onion, pea, spinach, sweet corn, tomato.
  
  

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  Posted by spud (U3013422) on Tuesday, 24th January 2006

  Many thanks

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  Posted by spud (U3013422) on Tuesday, 24th January 2006

  Sorry, didn't answer the question.
  
  How about this from Bob Flowerdew:
  
  "I try and work a minimum of a three year rotation..... But it really doesn't matter, just make sure you never have the same plants in the same place two years running."
  
  Should work then !Ìý
  
  Many thanks.

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