Crop rotation

[Creepy]

We planted potatoes last year in soil that had not been tulled for 13 years and had a perfect crop, would it be OK to use the same patch again for the same ?

[nickmo]

Not ideal - you should have a 3 year rotation. You could get away with it, but not recommended.

Couple of useful sites: http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_veg_diary/fruit_veg_mini_project_november_1_potato.asp and http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/schools_organic_network/leaflets/CropRotation.pdf This one is a schools info pdf and the illutrations are really good at showing which crops should follow which.

[allotment10]

no, it's best to rotate your crops every year if possible, it helps stop any problems building up in the soil.