Community Garden, November Issue, Number Three clone_2015 | Page 10

Store carrots , beets , turnips , leeks , celeriac , and all brassicas in perforated bags . Most crop will be able to maintain high humidity better if they are somewhat enclosed , but the bags must breathe well enough for air exchange to prevent decay . – Johnny ’ s Selected Seeds

Store carrots , beets , turnips , leeks , celeriac , and all brassicas in perforated bags . Most crop will be able to maintain high humidity better if they are somewhat enclosed , but the bags must breathe well enough for air exchange to prevent decay . – Johnny ’ s Selected Seeds

Storage crops are products that are held post-harvest in a semi-controlled or controlled environment , for use / sale over the ensuing weeks and months . Most are harvested in the fall , then held for winter storage under 4 main combinations of lowtemperature / humidity : * Cold & Dry * Cold & Moist * Cool & Dry * Cool & Moist .
Crops that fit into the classic storage-crop category include most – though not all – root vegetables , winter squashes , and pumpkins , and some head crops , such as cabbages . Grains , beans , and dried flower , too , can be considered types of storage crops , though they are handled differently . – Johnny ’ s Selected Seeds
From the classroom to the farm to the boardroom , women in agriculture are helping to pave the way for a better future . As leaders , it is our responsibility to make sure the next generation of women are educated , encouraged and empowered to take on the challenges of meeting the world ’ s growing food , fuel and fiber needs . To celebrate and honor the contributions of women in agriculture , USDA is releasing a series of state-by-state infographics detailing the impact women have on agriculture in each state and across the country . Check out their website .
Tender Greens , a Southern California-based restaurant chain committed to serving up high-quality local foods is increasingly relying on hydroponics and other forms of indoor growing methods to supply its restaurants .
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