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Think about crop rotation
A natural vegetable garden needs diversity! A few simple tips:
Let the soil lie fallow and vary the vegetables
It is essential to leave your soil to rest but also to vary the crops on a single plot that has been cultivated for several years. There is no point, for example, planting celery, celeriac or leeks in the same place two years in a row becausethey drain so many nutrients from the soil.
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Vegetables that take from the soil
Similarly, you should avoid growing cabbages (cauliflower in particular), chicory or spinach, cucumber, marrows and sweetcorn unless the soil has been fed with manure and compost. Rhubarb also needs fresh organic matter added each year.
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Vegetables that give to the soil
As a general rule, crops that take a lot of mineral salts from the soil should be followed by legumes (beans, peas and broad beans), which help to regenerate it. These should then be followed byroot vegetables(beetroot, carrots, etc.).
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Random tip
The acidic flavour of rocket is the ideal match for grilled red meats. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice mixed with water and some white pepper.
Additional info
Leeks are high in vitamin B9 and soft fibre. A serving of cooked leeks (200 g) contains just 40 calories and provides 60% of your vitamin B9 requirement, 23% of your vitamin C needs, 18% of your fibre requirement and 13% of your vitamin B6 needs.