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If planning to grow cabbage, it all sounds so easy: till up a piece of ground, buy a thousand plants, and then what? How many … Read more

But most growers starts out with yield expectations and a variety to get there without any attention paid to geometry. “I want some fruit. I’ll … Read more

Early in the growing season, reality sets in, the space in the field doesn’t match what was marked out on paper. Seed is purchased; the … Read more

The most common causes of okra failure are not insufficient fertility or inferior seed; they’re spacing mistakes made at planting time. Even if you have … Read more

The first time I sowed seeds for cucumbers, I put down so many seeds that I envisioned a plush green carpet to yield more cucumbers … Read more

In early spring, then, the dirt settles and true leaf unfurl. A planter’s shape becomes real. At that moment, the math isn’t just theory; it … Read more

In late October, you’re standing in a bare field with a bagful of expensive garlic bulbs; the temptation to stack ’em on top of each … Read more

Start With Bed Center Not Width Of Plastic: When you’re planning out your pepper fields, this one are a frequent mistake. You’re going to measure … Read more

There is a bag of seeds, a patch of dirt, and the promise of summer fruit. Sounds simple enough. But as with all growing, there … Read more

Standing at the edge of a field ready to plant, you have a spreadsheet open on your phone. How many do you want? That’s often … Read more

You are planting a vineyard. Everyone imagines this act involve selecting which grapes to plant. That’s the romantic bit; that’s the easy bit. The difficult … Read more