Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Rich soil. Position A sunny spot that is convenient for quick picking. Frost tolerant No. Feeding Not usually required. Companions Tomato, Pepper and Lettuce. Spacing Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 5" (15cm) with 9" (25cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Make a late spring planting of seedlings started indoors or purchased. In summer, after the soil is warm, sow more basil
Crop Rotation Group Chenopodiaceae (Beet family) ● Soil Rich, well drained soil that holds moisture well. Position Sun or partial shade. Frost tolerant Yes. Feeding Rarely required. Companions Beans, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Kale, Garlic, Onions and Onion. Spacing Single Plants: 5" (15cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 3" (10cm) with 7" (20cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow in mid-spring, at about the time a
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Any fertile soil that holds moisture well. Position Partial shade to full sun. Frost tolerant Moderate. Plants in sheltered locations often survive light frosts, but begonias are easily killed by hard freezes. Feeding Mix a standard application of a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil prior to planting along with a generous helping of well-rotted compost. When growing begonias in containers, use a rich potting soi
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Rich soil with compost dug in. Prefers a pH of 6. Position Fine in a shady position. Frost tolerant Yes. Feeding Not normally required but if leaves start to yellow then add a liquid feed. Companions Pear, Cherry and Almond. Spacing Single Plants: 2 11" (90cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 2 11" (90cm) with 2 11" (90cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Buy plants or use offshoots from an existing