The crop rotation in the raised bed
When it comes to raised beds, it is particularly important to have the Crop rotation to be observed. In the first year, it is mainly heavy eaters who need a lot of nutrients that are grown. In the second year it is the turn of the medium-consumers and in the third year the weak-eaters should dominate and heavily-consuming plants should be avoided.
also read
- The clear planting calendar for the raised bed
- The main types of white cabbage
- So the raised bed can also be used in winter
Vegetable growing in the first year
In the first year, as already mentioned, the focus should be on heavy eaters, as the raised bed is still full of nutrients here. It makes sense to sow several times throughout the year so that you can harvest fresh vegetables all year round.
Vegetable variety |
spring |
summer |
autumn |
Harvest time |
artichoke |
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July to November, January to March |
Eggplant |
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July to September |
cauliflower |
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June to October |
broccoli |
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June to October |
Chinese cabbage |
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September to October |
Cucumber |
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June to October |
Kale |
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October to March |
Carrots |
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July to November |
potatoes |
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July to September |
Kohlrabi |
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June to October |
pumpkin |
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Late June to October |
leek |
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September to the end of January |
Swiss chard |
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July to October |
paprika |
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July to October |
radish |
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May until October |
radish |
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May to November |
rhubarb |
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April to August |
Brussels sprouts |
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October to March |
Beetroot |
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August to November |
Red cabbage |
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June to November |
celery |
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September to October |
spinach |
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March, May to June or October |
tomatoes |
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July to mid-October |
White cabbage & savoy cabbage |
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June to November |
zucchini |
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June to October |
Plant vegetables on the raised bed in the 2nd year
Vegetable variety |
spring |
summer |
autumn |
Harvest time |
chicory |
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September to February |
Chinese cabbage |
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September to October |
Broad beans |
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Mid June to August |
Endive |
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August to October |
fennel |
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July to September |
Fire bean |
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July to October |
Vegetable onion |
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May until October |
Carrots |
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July to November |
Kohlrabi |
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June to October |
garlic |
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June to July |
leek |
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September to the end of January |
Swiss chard |
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July to October |
Parsnips |
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October to February |
parsley |
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May to December |
Radicchio |
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October to early November |
radish |
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May to November |
Beetroot |
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August to November |
Cut and pick salads |
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May until October |
Salsify |
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September to April |
spinach |
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March, May to June or October |
Runner bean |
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July to November |
Plant the raised bed with vegetables in the third year
Vegetable variety |
spring |
summer |
autumn |
Harvest time |
French beans |
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June to September |
dill |
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July to September |
peas |
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June to August |
cress |
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March to November |
salad |
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May until October |