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Being a gardener in Lubbock is a greater challenge than I imagined, but each year is getting better.
Come follow my progress as I get my hands in Texas soil.
Joy Blooms
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with veggies, flowers, birds, butterflies, & creatures
This page last updated: 05/08/2016 08:07 AM
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Four Year Crop Rotation Chart |
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After 2016 - Repeat 2013 |
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Crop Rotation |
It is recommended, by those in
the know, that crops should be rotated according to families & veggies from the same family
do not follow each other in the rotation. Following the advise leads to healthier
plants. I didn't consider this rule in the chart above - so make your adjustment
accordingly. |
For example a garden with four
vegetable families could follow this rotation:
- 1) sweet corn (grass family), followed by
- 2) blackeye peas and snap beans (pea family), followed
by
- 3) cabbage, broccoli and radishes (mustard family),
followed by
- 4) tomato, pepper and potato (nightshade family)
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This list of Veggie Families
is not complete, nor can I attest to its accuracy. This list below only includes
veggies I grow. |
- Carrot Family (Umbelliferae):
carrot, celery, parsley
- Goosefoot Family (Chenopodiaceae): beet, spinach
- Gourd Family (Cucurbitaceae): cucumber, muskmelon,
watermelon
- Grass Family (Poaceae): ornamental corn, popcorn,
sweet corn
- Mallow Family (Malvaceae): cotton, okra
- Morning Glory Family (Convolvulaceae): sweet
potato
- Mustard Family (Cruciferae
[Brassicaceae]): broccoli, Burssels
sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kohlrabi, radish, turnip
- Nightshade Family (Solanaceae): eggplant, pepper,
potato, tomato
- Onion Family (Liliaceae):
asparagus, chives, garlic, onion
- Pea Family (Leguminosae):
bush bean, kidney bean, lima bean, pea, pole bean, soybean
- Sunflower Family (Compositae):
endive, globe artichoke, lettuce, Sunflower
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Planting Schedule |
When I created my planting calendar, I scheduled seed
sowing according to recommendation for Zone 7. Vegetables that were considered "hardy"
were planted first and those considered "tender" were planted last.
The resources below were very helpful:
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Cool season crops
Hardy:
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asparagus, broccoli, brussels sprouts,
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cabbage, collard, garlic, kale, kohlrabi, leek,
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mustard, onion, pea, radish, rhubarb,
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rutabaga, spinach, turnip
Half-hardy:
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beet, carrot, cauliflower, celery, chard,
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chinese cabbage, globe artichoke, Jerusalem
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artichoke, lettuce, parsnip, potato
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Warm Season Crops
Tender:
Very Tender:
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Cucumber, cantaloupe, eggplant, honeydew,
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lima bean, okra, pepper, pumpkin, squash,
- sweet potato, watermelon
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Be Careful in Developing Neighborhoods
(companion gardening) |
I scatter Nasturtiums and
Marigolds in most Veggie Beds. These two flowers are organic bug control.
Bad bugs avoid them. Pollinators are draw to them and as long as they are in the
neighborhood, they pollinate the veggies. |
Planning, Preparation, Caring,
Harvesting, Canning |
Please
e-Mail me your
ideas or comments |
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