Botanical family
Amaranthaceae
3 plants
The amaranth family. Spinach, chard, beetroot — all leaf or root crops, all robust. Cool-season lovers: spinach in spring and autumn, beetroot May to October.
Crop rotation
For Amaranthaceae: 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 feeders3
