Botanical family
Adoxaceae
1 plants
The moschatel family. Our entry: elderberry. Large shrub (2-3 m), better in a ground bed than a raised bed. Berries edible only cooked, flowers prized for syrup.
Crop rotation
For Adoxaceae: rotate the spot every 1-2 years; don't follow with the same family the next year. Legumes (beans, peas) are a safe predecessor in most cases.
Nutrient distribution
How many plants in this family are how hungry for nutrients. Raised-bed soil exhausts quickly after heavy feeders — follow with nitrogen-fixers.
- Medium feeders1
