Plant combinations - Homegrid

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Crop rotation is the practice of growing two or more crops in close proximity. The most common goal of crop rotation is to increase yields on a given piece of land by making use of resources that would otherwise go unused by a single crop.

The main benefits of intercropping are:

• One plant benefits from the other, whether by helping to repel pests or attract beneficial insects;
• It protects the soil and plants from wind, sun, and excess water;
• Lower incidence of unwanted plants among crops;
• Better use of land, water, and sunlight;
• Some plant combinations can improve or enhance the flavor of one or both species.

Source:https://hortasbio.abaae.pt/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/consociacoes.pdf