Farming Calculator

On paper, you space carrots on the page in a precise grid as if it matters where they go, but in reality, the soil never … Read more

The difference between what you hope to grow. Say, thirty pounds of fruits from each plant (and what you get), the withered vine that yields … Read more

Raised beds are a good idea, and so are seeds. To grow cucumbers, be sure to plan how many to plant. How much room will … Read more

When spacing peas in a garden bed, it’s not just about how many seeds will fit where. Think also of access for harvest; think of … Read more

A square-foot calculation probably begins like this: How many strawberry plants can I plant on a square foot? But it’s not as simple than that. … Read more

If you stand before an empty garden bed with A BAG of seed potatoes, there’s a certain type of panic: the space ahead of you … Read more

T he scene: An empty garden bed where you intend to stand, with a flat of twenty pepper seedling, wondering what to do with them. … Read more

New gardeners make their first mistake: They assume if they plant more seed, then they’ll have more food. They fill the bed with seed, water … Read more

In April, you plant 10 seedlings, hoping for a bountiful harvest later. In July, perhaps there are just three peppers on every bush: you might … Read more

Why isn’t your garden shown off in an orderly display, not a jumble? Why did the plants seems packed so closely when you stood there … Read more

Spinach is a cool season crop, and heat will do it no favors: The plants bolts out of nowhere, their leaves becomes bitter, and the … Read more