Wondering About the Definition of a Solanaceous Crop?
Solanaceous crops are those that belong to the nightshade family, such as tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, or peppers. These types of plants should not be planted in succession or they may become susceptible to verticillium or another fungi. This also opens them up for infestation with insects. It is important to rotate these crops with grains or cereal instead. Strawberries and raspberries are also affected by this fungi and should be kept apart from infected areas to protect them. Sometimes the plants die or at other times they have reduced productivity or their fruit is stunted instead. It depends on which stage they are in when infected and stressors.
