crop rotation - what about autumn sowings?

[laurad]

Hello all,

I am trying crop rotation for the first time this year, and have grasped the principles I think. My question is - will crops sown this autumn count as "next year" for the purposes of rotation? I assume so because a lot of them will mature during 2010, and thus presumably be more vulnerable to pests and diseases then. Just thought I would ask the more experienced in case it doesn't work like that.