Question

List out some best combinations for crop rotation in practice. What is the benefits from it?

Answer 1

Planting of crops with deep root alternating with shallow root crops is called crop rotation. Crop rotation helps in bringing stability of the soil, lesser the number of weeds, improves soil fertility, pests and diseases are controlled by breaking their life cycle. Legumes are used to improve the nitrogen-fixing ability of the plants. Carrots, beetroot alternated with corn. Cereals are alternated with legume plants.