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Biointensive Gardening: Spacing of Vegetables

November 9, 2009

When growing biointensively, you space your plants in a hexagonal pattern rather than the conventional row-system. To do this, you need to plant your garden in wide rows. This saves space, allowing you to grow more food in a smaller area. And it forms a protective “ceiling” over the soil. Once the plants reach a [...]

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What’s in Season This Month (November)

November 1, 2009
in season vegetables in november

NOTE: Because winter is fast-approaching, I have indicated when a particular vegetable or fruit is typically kept in cold storage for “fresh” use over the winter, or if it can be harvested using season-extension techniques such as a hoop house or mini-greenhouse. Apples: August through October (cold storage until spring) Arugula: Best in spring and fall (can [...]

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What’s in Season This Month (October)

October 1, 2009
in season vegetables, october

NOTE: Becuase winter is fast-approaching, I have indicated when a particular vegetable or fruit is typically kept in cold storage for “fresh” use over the winter, or if it can be harvested using season-extension techniques such as a hoop house or mini-greenhouse. Apples: August through October (cold storage until spring) Arugula: Best in spring and fall Beets: [...]

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