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Greens as a Secondary Income from your Cash Crop Plants

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But did you know that our gardens have delectable green vegetables available for harvesting and consumption while we wait for the fruits to grow. Harvest the leaves when young and tender, as older leaves can be fibrous. Usually, you have them when harvesting large amounts of root carrots for storage.

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Regenerative Agriculture: A Strategic Approach for Farming

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Cover cropping : Cover crops are strategically planted in between cash crops or during fallow periods. Cover crops also support biodiversity and provide habitat for beneficial insects. Proper water management helps conserve this resource and ensures its availability for crops.