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Locally Grown Fresh From The Vine Tomatoes Are The Best!
More and more people are on the lookout for delicious, flavourful, vine-ripened tomatoes straight from the farm. There really is nothing better is there? Sure grocery stores may have red tomatoes, but do they taste like garden-fresh tomatoes? I don’t think so. There...
How To Harvest Peppers Early For Maximum Profit
It’s a fact, people love peppers. I mean who doesn’t love that sweet crunch of a fresh, locally grown red pepper? MMMmmmm, just thinking about it is getting me hyped for this summer delight! The best part about growing peppers as a market farmer is the earlier you...
What Is Small Scale Farming?
If you are even so much as toying with the idea of becoming a market farmer, it’s a good idea to know exactly what small scale farming is all about. What pops into your head when you hear the words small scale farm? Is it a backyard chicken coop? Maybe a large...
Okra: Should You Grow This Veg On Your Market Farm?
I’m gonna be honest here, okra is not my favourite veggie in the world. I have tried it a couple of times, and each time I was quite underwhelmed (of course this may have something to do with my cooking skills!) However, as we know by now, it doesn’t matter what my...
How To Make Soil Block Trays For Your Market Farm
In order to reduce cost, as well as the number of plastics we're using on our market farm, we decided to make our own soil block trays for starting our seedlings this year. We made 3-sided and 4-sided seedling trays because we are not sure which design we will like...
How To Grow Profitable Microgreens OUTDOORS On Your Market Farm
Once the growing season is well underway, you may find yourself strapped for time when trying to plant flats of microgreens indoors. This is what happened to Curtis Stone, as it was getting harder to find time to plant microgreens indoors, his demand was staying...
How To Grow Profitable Microgreens INDOORS On Your Market Farm
Microgreens have been growing in popularity over the years, so there is no better time to start growing and selling your own than now! I mean, who doesn’t love pea shoots? I for one, love fresh sprouts so I am very interested in growing our own, and hopefully not eat...
Why The Number Of Frost Free Days Is Key To Market Farmers
If you plan to make a living off of growing vegetables, it’s in your best interest to know your number of frost free days in your area. As most vegetable crop development is referred to as the ‘days to maturity (DTM)', it’s vital you know how many frost free days you...
Will Knowing Your Grow Zone Help You Grow Amazing Vegetables?
Short Answer: Yes. Knowing your plant hardiness grow zone will allow you to choose the plants that are adapted to your specific climate and have the best chance of surviving. However, it is not the only factor to consider when growing vegetables. More on that further...
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Rutabagas: A Hardy Crop To Grow In Unforgiving Climates
I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t know a whole lot about rutabagas. All I know is that mixed with apples and a crumble on top, they are a tasty side dish at Thanksgiving dinners. Or am I thinking about turnips? Ah well, let’s learn about rutabagas from our...
Potato Onions: A Must Have Crop For Sustainable Growers
Ok, full disclosure, before reading Pam Dawling’s book, Sustainable Market Farming, I had no idea what a potato onion was. In fact, I didn’t even know that such a crop existed. This is yet another reason why continually educating yourself is so important. Without...
Don’t Turnip Your Nose At This Secret Farmer’s Market Fave
I know the word ‘turnip’ does not ignite as much excitement as say, the word ‘kale’, but believe it or not, turnips are pretty popular at ye old farmer’s market stand. Turnips are reliable root vegetables in the brassica family. They are traditionally grown as winter...
STARTING A MARKET FARM
What Is Small Scale Farming?
If you are even so much as toying with the idea of becoming a market farmer, it’s a good idea to know exactly what small scale farming is all about. What pops into your head when you hear the words small scale farm? Is it a backyard chicken coop? Maybe a large...
How To Make Soil Block Trays For Your Market Farm
In order to reduce cost, as well as the number of plastics we're using on our market farm, we decided to make our own soil block trays for starting our seedlings this year. We made 3-sided and 4-sided seedling trays because we are not sure which design we will like...
Why The Number Of Frost Free Days Is Key To Market Farmers
If you plan to make a living off of growing vegetables, it’s in your best interest to know your number of frost free days in your area. As most vegetable crop development is referred to as the ‘days to maturity (DTM)', it’s vital you know how many frost free days you...
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