Rotation in a raised bed (just the one)

[icaniwill]

I have one raised bed around 5.2m x 2.3m. Inherited dimensions which can't be changed but grateful for the space!

My question is, should I rotate crops within that one bed as if I were using multiple beds? Would I need to physically subdivide the bed (say a timber every metre)? If so, how deep would that division need to be?

Or should I not worry too much but aim to refresh the compost/soil mix every 2 or three years?

What does the Grapevine have for me to ponder?

Icaniwill

[FionaH]

No idea to your question cos Im new at this. I was intrigued by your location though sounds pretty near me
Welcome to the Vine

[Snadger]

Just don't follow one type of plant with another similar type of plant in the same area of your bed thats all!

I have a similar problem as this year I am adopting the ornamental kitchen garden theme which means I will have all sorts of plants dotted all over. Just keep records or do as I do and take piccies..............that way you know not to follow like with like!

[zazen999]

I would, but i would use canes or string and pegs rather than waste space with timber. That's a lot of soil that would need replacing every year and I'm a 'the less work the better' type of gardener.

[burnie]

The idea of crop rotation is to reduce build up of pest/disease and to have plants that take/give things to and from the soil alternating.If you keep growing brassicas in the same spot for example,you increase the likelyhood of club root.
I'd manure one end and put your non root veggies in that end,next year manure the opposite end and swap the crops round,the idea of taking pictures to avoid repetition is a very good idea too.

[icaniwill]

Ah! FionaH - yes. I've PM'd you.
Snadger - Got it and phots - inspired
zazen999 - like the canes and lines route. and like very much not having to shift tons of materials.
burnie - sounds efficient to me

Thanks for the welcome to Grapevine. I'm liking this place - I'll hang around!

Regards

Icaniwill