Crop rotation for sustainable horticulture: improving yields and reducing inputs
This document explains how planned crop rotation in horticulture enhances soil fertility, reduces pest and disease pressure, and improves yields while lowering input needs.
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Detail description
Crop rotation in outdoor horticulture involves rotating vegetables, fruits, and herbs across seasons to maintain soil fertility, reduce pests and diseases, and improve soil structure. Incorporating legumes and cover crops enhances nutrient cycling, reduces reliance on fertilisers and pesticides, and supports long-term productivity. Multi-year planning and record-keeping help optimise crop yields and soil health. This approach is essential for sustainable horticultural farming.
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Contribution detail info
- Project
Oper8
European Thematic Network for unlocking the full potential of Operational Groups on alternative weed control
- Location
- Greece
- Authors
- Agricultural University of Athens
- Purpose
- Apply ready-to-use practices, Implement best practices, Support decision-making and strategic planning
- File type
- document
- Created on
- May 30, 2025
- Origin language
- English
- Official project website
- Oper8
- License
- CC BY-SA
- Keywords