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How To Grow Chicory For A Unique Mesclun Mix
While you may have never tasted chicory, chances are you have passed by it in the produce section of your grocery store. I know I am guilty of passing it right on by, mainly because I have no idea what to do with it! Chicory is also known as endive and is not a hugely...
Mesclun Mix: How To Grow These Popular And Profitable Greens
I am an avid salad eater, I mean, I love me a big salad, you can just call me Elaine Benes. However, when we were discussing crops to grow this year, my husband Jon mentioned mesclun mix and I had no idea what the heck he was talking about. He informed me that it was...
Why You Should Use YouTube For Marketing Your Market Farm
While getting in front of a camera and talking is not everybody’s cup of tea, having a presence on social media, including YouTube is an important part of establishing trust, engaging with your audience and customers, as well as helping establish yourself as an...
Edamame: An Interesting, Warm Weather, Easy-care Crop
Every time my husband and I go out for sushi (once in a blue moon!) we have to order a bowl of delicious, steamy, salty edamame. It’s a must. Sushi just does not taste the same without an edamame appetizer. So, you can imagine how excited I am to learn how to grow...
Leeks: An Easy To Grow, Tasty, Hardy, Eye-Catching Crop!
If you are unfamiliar with leeks, they have a mellow onion-like flavour with no pungency. They are kind of like a super-sized green onion. However, they are not onions. For growers, leeks are a wonderful, tasty, hardy, attractive vegetable that is fairly easy to grow...
What Is REKO And How Can It Benefit Market Farmers?
I’m going to be honest here. I had no idea what a REKO was before I started researching avenues to sell our market farm produce. In fact, it was actually Jon, my husband who initially told me about them. I figured I was not the only one who was in the dark about this...
Attract Customers To Your Market Stand With PEANUTS!
Now, peanuts may not be the very first crop you think about growing when starting a market farm. But once you find out that you can grow your very own peanuts, it's hard not to think of how cool it would be to grow them yourself and sell locally grown peanuts at the...
How To Grow Celeriac On Your Market Farm
Ok, it’s truth time. I have never eaten celeriac in my life. In fact, I have no idea what you’re supposed to do with it. WHEW! Do I ever feel better getting that off my chest! But here’s the thing, what I have learned so far about which veggies to grow or not...
Celery: More Than Just A Caesar Garnish?
I’m joking with this title, of course! Celery is way more than just a caesar garnish. It’s also a peanut butter boat, and a healthy, delicious juice. Seriously though, there are lots of ways to enjoy celery and it is becoming a popular item at the farmer’s market. The...
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Kohlrabi: How To Grow This Weird Looking Vegetable
You have probably seen this odd-looking veg at the farmer’s market or grocery store. Kohlrabi kinda looks like a turnip grown on another planet. An alien turnip, if you will. It is very unique looking, to say the least. In fact, that is one of the reasons why you...
Spinach: More Than Just A Veg That Gets Stuck In Your Teeth
Spinach is an awesome, hardy vegetable that deserves more credit than being the green that embarrasses you as you run errands after eating a delicious salad at lunch. Seriously though, spinach is a popular, versatile crop that grows fast and should be a staple on...
Radishes: You Want These Cool Guys At Your Market Farm Party
Yes, radishes are popular! We witnessed their popularity first-hand last summer. As you may or may not know, we are starting a market farm this year (2021). Since we had started to plan last summer, we did some farmer’s market recon in 2020. This entailed heading out...
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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...
What Is REKO And How Can It Benefit Market Farmers?
I’m going to be honest here. I had no idea what a REKO was before I started researching avenues to sell our market farm produce. In fact, it was actually Jon, my husband who initially told me about them. I figured I was not the only one who was in the dark about this...
Manual Techniques For Efficient Harvesting On A Market Farm
There’s no doubt that harvesting is one of the most rewarding times on a market farm. You are now reaping the reward of all of the time and effort that went into growing your veggies. Achieving an efficient harvest is important so that you have the right amount of...
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