Modern Farmer

JANUARY 15, 2024

Small footprint, big potential “Microgreens” is a term used to describe the tender, edible seedlings of various herbs, vegetables and grains typically seeded in shallow, soil-filled trays, grown under natural or artificial light, then harvested within two weeks of germination. Photography submitted by Don DiLillo, Finest Foods.

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Kavya Organic Farm

JULY 18, 2023

Also Read:- How to Germinate Tomato Seeds Faster Choosing the Perfect Tomato Pot When it comes to growing beefsteak tomatoes in pots, selecting the right container is crucial for your plants’ success. Look for reputable seed suppliers or nurseries that offer a wide variety of beefsteak tomato seeds.

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Sustainable Food Trust

AUGUST 9, 2023

The Seed Detective: Uncovering the Secret Histories of Remarkable Vegetables, by Adam Alexander Reviewed by Alicia Miller Adam Alexander is a seed detective – he’s travelled the world looking for seeds of myriad varietals that have been hidden away in distant places across the world.

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Kavya Organic Farm

JULY 29, 2023

Chemical pesticides may harm beneficial earthworm populations and other non-target organisms. Avoiding the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers that may harm earthworms and other beneficial organisms helps preserve the delicate ecological balance in your garden. Can I use chemical pesticides to control worms in lawns?

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Farmbrite

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

You can harvest most varieties of microgreens within 10 to 28 days of sowing the seed. They have many health benefits: Microgreens are nutrient dense because they contain most of the energy the plant has stored in the seed. However, most microgreens seeds will remain viable for a few years if you store them in a dry, cool area.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 20, 2024

It’s often one of the only ways kids and adults alike can interact with nature, see where their food comes from and witness the magic of a seed sprouting.

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Kavya Organic Farm

JULY 29, 2023

Chemical pesticides may harm beneficial earthworm populations and other non-target organisms. Avoiding the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers that may harm earthworms and other beneficial organisms helps preserve the delicate ecological balance in your garden. Can I use chemical pesticides to control worms in lawns?

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Caff

JUNE 13, 2023

The Problem Although not all fire fallout is toxic, the impacts on livestock and crops from wildfire ash containing contaminants from household products, vehicles, fuel, fertilizers, pesticides, plastics, electrical systems, etc. Designated Containment Areas Keep pesticides/fertilizers, etc.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Photo credit: Cornell Watson) Ideally, wed get this sweet corn in the ground today, he says, indicating a bag of organic seed and a nearby half-acre plot of loose brown soil. A fast-growing and high-yield plant, hemp suppresses weeds, thrives without fertilizer and pesticides, and requires less water than many other crops.

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Farmbrite

AUGUST 23, 2023

Healthy soil can mean increased yields (and profits) as well as fewer inputs like fertilizer or pesticides. If your soil is not healthy enough to support healthy crops, you have to add fertilizer or risk losing your investment in seeds or plants. Here are six ways you can improve long-term soil health on your farm: What is soil health?

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Farmbrite

MARCH 14, 2023

They include assessment notes, traceability system field maps, the flow of food maps, pesticide logbooks and labels, training certificates, and other relevant supporting documents. Flats of seeds and transplants are clean and free from contamination. Food safety officer Appointing a food safety officer is a crucial preparation tip.

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The Counter

APRIL 27, 2022

At least some of that mess had to be cleaned up before Hicks could sow a native seed, purchase an ungulate, or figure out who to ask for technical support in applying for grants to plant trees and initiate other regenerative practices. utility-scale solar increased by 26 percent between 2019 and 2020 seems like a positive development.

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 10, 2024

Here, in the small community of El Pedregal de San Juan, in the state of Hidalgo, Guzman says she was amazed by the rain-fed milpa system of growing corn, wheat, and squash that her uncles still maintained, using seeds that have been in her family for generations. “I I was just so enamored,” she says. Soil is alive.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Hartman’s guide to how to downsize to fit into an urban or suburban neighborhood is like a study in farming history: pare down to seven tools, leave roots in place to nourish the soil, and “trust the compost.” Is it inappropriate, indulgent, myopic to contextualize my understanding of seed writ large with my understanding of self and place?”

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Through its Seeds for Resilience project, Crop Trust aims to strengthen national gene banks across sub-Saharan Africa, helping local farmers access diverse, climate-resilient crops. Every seed is important. Theres nothing more meaningful than planting a seed and watching it grow, says Waters.

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RR2CS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Together, Harold and his brother, Chris, and his father, Gerald, work collaboratively as partners to manage 5000 acres of irrigated land producing potatoes — varieties of chippers, russets, and red Mozart potatoes — along with other field crops, including hard red spring wheat, winter wheat, barley, sunflowers, green peas, seed canola.

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