Botanical family
Ericaceae
3 plants
The heather family. Blueberry, lingonberry, honeyberry — all want acidic soil (pH 4-5). Standard garden soil kills them. Easy to solve in a raised bed: a separate corner with rhododendron mix.
Crop rotation
For Ericaceae: 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.
- Light feeders3
