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Seed Saving: Carrots
Saving seeds helps farmers save money. Growers can add another marketable product, by saving seeds. Carrots are a seed that growers tend to use a lot of, and are easy to save. Learn when seeds are ...
Plant Families for Crop Rotation
Use this chart to identify plants within their family types. You can better understand crop rotation by choosing different plant types versus the same. A handout/worksheet by Karl.a Conrad, ...
Crop Planning for Markets
This handout asks questions about your markets to help you plan for your markets, by Sandelis Miler, LSI Global Greens. ...
Seed Saving: Eggplant
This one-page flyer uses photographs to show the step-by-step process to save the seeds from the “African Garden Egg” eggplant. This process is similar for all types of eggplant. Print ...
Cool and Warm Season Crops
Learn the difference between cool season and warm season crops so you can decide when to plant what. A handout/worksheet by Sandelis Miler, LSI Global Greens. ...
Bed Planning Tool
A simple worksheet for crop planning. Fill in your intended crops and dates for each bed. Suitable for classroom or individual use. A handout/worksheet by New Roots, IRC Charlottesville, VA....
Plant Spacing Tool
Learn how far apart to space your plants. A visual handout includes many common vegetables. A handout/worksheet by IRC Charlottesville, VA. ...
How to choose the right tray for your seedlings
How to choose the right tray for your seedlings. Learn how to choose the right size cell pack or pot to transplant seedlings into. Seedlings grow best when their roots have room to grow. A h...
Starting Seeds Indoors
Start seeds in a greenhouse to: Save money. Seeds cost less than plants. Grow special varieties that are only available as seeds. Or use seeds you saved. Extend the growing season. Time your ...
How to Use a Seedling Heat Mat to Start Seeds
A seedling heat mat is a waterproof plastic mat. It heats your soil by about 10-20°F or 6-11°C warmer than the air temperature. It keeps the soil at a constant temperature and helps the seeds ger...