Botanical family
Asteraceae
9 plants
The composite family. Lettuces, endives, salsify, artichoke — most have edible leaves or roots. Unfussy about soil, like sun, some (lettuce) prefer part-shade in summer.
Crop rotation
Composites (lettuces, endive) are light feeders and quick rotators — they can follow almost anything but want good prior soil themselves. 2-year break at the same spot is enough.
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.
- Light feeders9
