First let’s talk about what is succession planting– let’s define succession planting: it’s the practice of planting smaller quantities of a crop at intervals, rather than all at once. You plant one row or section, then wait a bit before planting another.
Why do succession planting?
Keeps a steady supply of fresh produce throughout the season
Reduces risk of crop failure due to weather fluctuations—if one planting doesn’t do well, others might
Helps crops find their ideal growing conditions by spacing out planting times
Great crops for succession planting:
Corn
Lettuce
Spinach
Radishes
Beets
Cucumbers
Succession planting also works well by rotating shorter-season crops. For example, plant spinach in early spring (which prefers cooler weather). Once harvested, plant a quick-growing crop like radishes. This lets you grow multiple crops in the same space during a single season, maximizing fresh food and pantry storage after blanching and freezing.
Great vegetables to use this method is Corn, Lettuce, Spinach, Radish, Beets, Cucumbers
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