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This Gardener Gets Tomato Harvests Year-Round With This Unique Growing Strategy

Modern Farmer

One gardener has figured out how to push the boundaries of tomato growing and harvest fresh fruits throughout the year. When he starts with a climate that lacks a true freeze and adds in intentional variety selection and planting dates, hes able to enjoy homegrown tomato harvests year-round.

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Lower Your Grocery Costs With These 7 Easy-to-Grow Crops

Modern Farmer

Whether youre tired of spending more on a clamshell of herbs than you would on a pack of seeds or want to harvest the perfect amount of arugula for a salad, youre in the right place. Most of the crops on this list require little maintenance between planting, irrigating, weeding, and harvesting. But tending to a few easy-to-grow crops?

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The Allure of Apricot Drift Roses: A Complete Guide

Kavya Organic Farm

Pruning: Regular deadheading (removing spent blooms) encourages continuous flowering. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the bush and stimulate new growth. Cut Flowers: You can harvest the delicate blossoms for cut flower arrangements, bringing their beauty indoors. What is the best way to prune Apricot Drift Roses?

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How Syntropic Agriculture Restores Soil and Farms

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Unlike many agroforestry systems that take years to become productive, syntropic agriculture allows for harvests in as little as three months. Regular pruning to manage plant succession and promote vigorous growth. Regular pruning to manage plant succession and promote vigorous growth.

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Babugosha: An Exotic Delight

Kavya Organic Farm

Pruning & Fertilising Pruning and fertilising play important roles too. Regular pruning allows light and air to penetrate all parts of the tree, fostering healthy growth. Knowing When To Harvest Usually, The pears are ready to harvest by late summer or early autumn.

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New Manual Offers Guidance on Producing Olives for Oil

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It addresses hand pruning, irrigation management, nitrogen management, harvest timing, site selection, and testing. Although parts of the book are specific to California, the authors say that much of the material could be helpful to growers in other states, as well. The manual includes information based on grower experience.

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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. Microgreens at Kupu Place. Photography by author.