--- layout: default_v3 language: default permalink: sustainable-agriculture/crop-rotation-examples.html i18n_link: 3858 updated: 2021-06-15 #--- article key-values ---# collection: default_topiccluster t_keyword: Crop Rotation Examples tags: crop rotation, sustainable agriculture, business management, zip haccp type: supporting page_id: 3858 hreflang_id: 3858 parent_id: 3833 date_published: 2021-06-15 date_modified: 2021-06-15 #--- javascript schema ---# javascript_schema: - script: jquery_3_2_0_min - script: bootstrap_min - script: article_infinite_scroll - script: article_mix_infinitescroll - script: article_mix - script: article_mix_faq - script: article_mix_toc #--- section schema ---# section_schema: - section: nav-main_menu - section: article_body_v2 - section: footer - section: schedule_demo_cta #--- page key-values ---# meta_tags: t_meta_title: Crop Rotation Examples t_meta_description: Crop rotation examples show a schedule of different crops and plant families being planted during certain seasons. Each farm develops a crop rotation depending on factors with the plant family. t_meta_abstract: Crop rotation examples show a schedule of different crops and plant families being planted during certain seasons. Each farm develops a crop rotation depending on factors with the plant family. i_meta_image: article_body: json-ld_article: v_date_published: 2021-06-15 v_date_modified: 2021-06-15 author: p_author_id: 153 t_author: Cynthia Vespia p_author_url: cynthia-vespia.html i_author: 153.png t_author_description: Cynthia Vespia is a content writer/copywriter helping brands connect with their customers through top quality content. She is also a published fantasy author giving villains a purpose and heroes a hard time. p_author_facebook: //www.facebook.com/HubWorksApp p_author_twitter: https://twitter.com/HubworksApp p_author_linkedin: p_author_instagram: feature_snippet: p_type: text t_title: t_description: content: heading: t_title: Crop Rotation Examples t_description: Crop rotation examples show a schedule of different crops and plant families being planted during certain seasons. Each farm develops a crop rotation depending on factors with the plant family. image: i_image: crop-rotation-examples-1623775586-5954.png t_image_description: crops crop year year nutrients soil pests disease email address v_image_attribution: //pixabay.com/photos/wheat-field-sunset-horizon-clouds-640960/ v_image_license: Creative Commons Zero v_video: paragraphs: - t_headline: What is Crop Rotation? t_text: Crop rotation is a farming technique where crops are planted in different plots of land every year. The practice is to maximize healthy soil, ensure strong crop growth, and reduce the probability of a weed or pest infestation. If a farmer plants sweet corn in the field, after the harvest he will rotate the crops and plant something else in the field. Sweet corn is used in this example, a new crop might be beans. Where corn takes up a lot of nitrogen as it grows, beans are considered good for nitrogen-fixing. When deciding on a rotation plan, it might be complex involving many crops or just a simple strategy with two or three crop rotations.


Plants and crops grown have varied nutritional differences and need certain nutrients to grow. There are also some crops that are more susceptible to pest or weed infestation. Usually, in traditional farming methods, the same crops are planted on the same patch of land each year. When this is the case, the soil loses its nutrients over time. This makes it a more hospitable environment for disease to grow or pests to make their home. As these monocultures increase, using more pesticides and chemical fertilizers is needed to control the problem. p_headline_type: h2 image: i_image: what-is-crop-rotation-1623779851-8022.png t_description: //pixabay.com/photos/rye-cereals-grain-rye-field-nature-5447847/ v_attribution: //pixabay.com/photos/rye-cereals-grain-rye-field-nature-5447847/ v_license: Creative Commons Zero callout_text: - t_title: Fast Fact- t_text: Crop rotation, which is often used in sustainable agriculture practices, sustains soil health by replacing the nutrients with the ground. Crop rotations are also beneficial in deterring pests and disease away from the crop. - t_headline: Examples of Crop Rotation t_text: Each farm has different needs depending on its production level, soil fertility, climate conditions, and resources. Therefore, a rotation schedule will vary based on these elements. Some ideas used in the past are as follows.

Early in the first part of the 20th century, farmers relied on a crop rotation of five-to-seven years. These crop rotations were popular within the northern Midwest and the Northeast. The rotation schedule often looked like this-

Rotating crops this way kept soil health and, the organic matter within it, maintained.

In the Midwest regions known for corn production, crop rotations depended on the availability of pesticides and fertilizers. The Thompson mixed crop-livestock rotation looked like this-

Organic matter is kept by farming with green manure crops, municipal sewage sludge, and sod crops. The result was increased soil fertility with lower erosion rates. The organic matter content was also higher.

In Virginia, a four-year rotation that used no-till practices prompted research. By fall, a cover crop of rye and hairy vetch followed tillage. The cover crop showed some success for weed control.

Crop rotation is an important concept that is imperative for organic farms using sustainable agriculture. Disease prevention on organic farms is reliant on crop rotations. Its similarly helpful for the management of weeds.

Production of organic crops relies on nutrients released from organic matter found in healthy soil, green manure, or cover crops. As such, it's important to regularly rotate crops within the soil that has large amounts of organic matter. To take advantage of the benefits from crop rotation, organic farmers often grow diverse crops. It's not uncommon for over ten to thirty different species of crops to be grown on a single farm.

With this in mind, it makes implementing a crop rotation plan more difficult. Many organic farmers don't have a year rotation plan that is followed. Instead, they rely more on crop history and the physical properties of the location. For example, recent organic matter, irrigation, or weed control. Highly skilled organic farmers already know which cover crops they will use well ahead of schedule. p_headline_type: h2 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: video: v_video: 3-xjgCWMED0 v_video_language: default t_name: Best4Soil- Crop rotation Practical Information t_description: A crop rotation is the basis for a healthy soil with minimized pressure of diseases and pests. Designing a good crop rotation can be challenging and requires good understanding of local conditions and other requirements. Why and how to design a good crop rotation is demonstrated in this video.//www.best4soil.eu//www.best4soil.eu/factsheets/12/en v_url: //youtu.be/3-xjgCWMED0 i_thumbnail: //i.ytimg.com/vi/3-xjgCWMED0/default.jpg i_thumbnail_1x1: //i.ytimg.com/vi/3-xjgCWMED0/default.jpg i_thumbnail_4x3: //i.ytimg.com/vi/3-xjgCWMED0/mqdefault.jpg i_thumbnail_16x9: //i.ytimg.com/vi/3-xjgCWMED0/sddefault.jpg v_upload_date: 1-13-2020 v_length_minutes: 9 v_length_seconds: 13 v_view_count: 1405 callout_text: - t_headline: Crop Rotation Wrap-Up t_text: p_headline_type: h2 image: i_image: crop-rotation-wrap-up-1623779851-6622.png t_description: //pixabay.com/photos/canola-fields-green-rolling-hills-1911392/ v_attribution: //pixabay.com/photos/canola-fields-green-rolling-hills-1911392/ v_license: Creative Commons Zero callout_text: event_body: json-ld_event: t_name: Employee Scheduling for Restaurant Managers t_description: Attendees will learn how create excellent schedules. The class teaches managers how to estimate the number of employees they need to staff their locations; how to accurately forecast their customer demand; how to quickly and accuaratly write and communicate schedules to employees; and how to evaluate the accuracy and optimization of their schedules to make adjustments. v_start_date: 2022-08-08 i_image: p_location_name: Altametrics Online Webinar Course p_address: webinar.hubworks.com?site=altametrics v_price: 10.00 t_offer_description: Priority Registration v_registration_url: webinar.hubworks.com?site=altametrics ---