Crop Rotation

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Crop Rotation

Planning

• Goals

• Crop selftest

• 5 min research

• Bible

• Introduction crop-rotation

• Note

• Question: green manure

• Repetition

Goals

This lesson:

• You get to know your crop better

• You know how in Biblical times people cared for the ground

• You know how we are able to care for the ground

• You know the reasons and difficulties in crop rotation

• You know what green manure is, and whether you want to use that in your garden.

• You get to know different crop types.

One week before the test:

Self-test (half of the information)

Research

Take a computer (you may use AI) and write down the following:

• What are possible illnesses of your crop?

• What are the nutrients (voedingsstoffen) the crop uses form the ground?

• How do the roots grow? (depth, shape, etc.)

• In which family and in which category does your crop fall?

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Leviticus 25:1-7

Note:

• Barren land was necessary for keeping nutrients

• Reasons for rotation:

  • Prevents pests

  • Prevents illnesses

  • Conserves nutrients

• Difficulties with rotation:

  • Crops have different sizes of harvest

  • Not all crops grow efficiently in certain climates

Crop types

Koolgewassen/Brassicas Broccoli, Cabbage (Kool), Cauliflower (Bloemkool), Kale (Boerenkool), Radish (Radijs), Turnip (Meiraap)

Vlinderbloemigen/Legumes Peas (Erwten), Beans (Bonen / o.a. Broad beans, French beans)

Nachtschadeachtigen/Nightshades Potatoes (Aardappelen), Tomatoes, Peppers (Paprika/Peper), Eggplant / Aubergine

Schermbloemigen/Umbellifers Carrots (Wortelen), Parsnips (Pastinaak), Celery (Bleekselderij), Parsley (Peterselie)

Lookgewassen/Alliums Onions (Uien), Garlic (Knoflook), Leeks (Prei), Shallots (Sjalotten)

Komkommerachtigen/Cucurbits Cucumber (Komkommer), Courgette / Zucchini, Pumpkin (Pompoen), Squash, Melons

Amaranten/Goosefoot Beetroot (Rode biet), Spinach (Spinazie), Swiss chard (Snijbiet)

Samengesteldbloemigen/Composites Lettuce (Sla), Endive (Andijvie), Chicory (Witlof)

Note in the following video the 4 reasons given for crop rotation.

Green manure

Protecting

Enriching

Loosening

Repetition

• Name some new facts about your crop.

• What was used instead of crop rotation in Biblical times?

• What is crop rotation?

• What are the different crop types?

• What are the reasons for crop rotation?

• What is green manure?