Why I never skip crop Rotation As a kid we used to plant maize on the same plot year after year. At first, the harvests were great. But by the third season, the soil looked tired, pests were everywhere, and the yield was half of what I used to get. Then an old farmer told me: “The soil is like a bank. If you keep taking without depositing, you’ll go broke.” That’s when I started rotating my crops. Now my plot works like this: • Year 1 – Legumes (beans or groundnuts) They fix nitrogen in the soil, so I don't need to buy as much fertiliser. • Year 2 – Leafy vegetables (spinach, cabbage) They use the leftover nitrogen and cover the soil, keeping moisture in. • Year 3 – Maize or sorghum By now the soil is strong enough to support a heavy feeder, and I always get a bumper harvest. • Year 4 – Rest (cover crop like cowpea) This gives the land a break, controls weeds, and adds organic matter. I won’t lie – planning rotations takes a bit of effort. But my soil is healthier, I spend less on chemicals, and my market returns are more consistent. Plus, my grandfather would be proud! 😅 Do you rotate your crops? What sequence works best for your area? Drop your experience in the comments – let’s learn from each other.