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Cultivating Profits in a Compact Crop

Modern Farmer

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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Soil Blocking Has Many Benefits. What is It and How Can You Get Started? 

Modern Farmer

Soil blocking is also gaining in popularity because it promotes a healthier root system by utilizing a process known as “air pruning.” Left: A young soil blocked collard seedling in the Blue Ridge Farm greenhouse. Due to the freestanding nature of each soil block, the plant roots are exposed to oxygen on all sides.

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