“How many years can I plant tomatoes in the same soil?”
Here’s a bunch of ideas for tomato rotation in a home garden:
https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/crop-rotation-problem-solving-tomatoes-and-other-nightshades/
Due to space and the large number of tomatoes I grow (24-36, depending on my canning needs) I don’t rotate them as ‘properly’ as I should, but due to the disease-resistant varieties I plant and proper spacing of the plants - giving them plenty of airflow - I have little disease problems. I also make sure they are pruned properly and that they have good fertilization. I put crushed egg shells and bone meal in each planting hole to start with, then a top dressing of the same once they start blooming and one more shot of Algo-Flash or a tomato-specific fertilizer when the fruit starts coming.
In other words, I don’t worry TOO much about rotating my tomato beds, but I do switch between beans, tomatoes, zucchini and peppers, which is about all I grow besides flowers. Garlic has its own dedicated bed, as does asparagus and strawberries.
Opinions vary - some here might be very organized in their crop rotations. The key is spacing, fertilizing well and soil condition, IMHO. Your mileage may vary! :)
One of the best books on companion planting “Carrots Love Tomatoes.” by Louise Riotte. Very popular, also in pdf form.
Opinions vary - some here might be very organized in their crop rotations. The key is spacing, fertilizing well and soil condition, IMHO. Your mileage may vary! :)
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Indeed yes! I would also add that it is a good idea to get your soils tested on a yearly basis for ph and fertility. This way you will know what amendments to add, and which are not needed.