This document discusses outdoor food production, focusing on perennial vegetables and legumes. It provides information on asparagus cultivation, including that it is not part of a crop rotation and requires well-drained soil. Pests include asparagus beetle and slugs, while diseases are rust and violet root rot. Legumes like peas and beans are also discussed, noting they fix nitrogen and are usually followed by brassicas in rotation. General cultivation tips are provided, such as preparing soil, planting spacing, and watering during flowering.

1. RHS Level 2 Certificate Week 20 – Outdoor food production. Vegetables – perennial vegetables and legumes