It took probably 10 years for me to really start figuring out fertilizers. Now I get it. Most fields and gardens should be fertilized around planting time, then again about a month later. Sandy or...
Category: Field and Garden
Onions have become one of the staple crops for our small farm. To grow good onions in Michigan, you need soft soil, full sun, and high fertility. Onions need a lot of water, and are easily...
Our small farm in west Michigan grows a ton of tomatoes. For most of Michigan, transplant tomato plants June 1st and plant the seeds April 1st. Many people transplant tomatoes around Memorial Day...
Corn is one of my staple crops for both us and the animals, but it has a high demand for plant nutrients. Corn is usually fertilized during planting, then again 4 weeks later. The first...
You don't need a lot of land to have a functional and profitable farm. Whether you're thinking 1 acre, 10 acres, or maybe a bit more, there's a plan that will fit your goals. Identify a farming...
Most Productive Crops For Self Sufficiency ( for food and feed)
Self-sufficiency is the key to stability, reliability, and wethering the trials that come your way. Corn is perhaps the best food and feed crop, except sweet corn. Sweet corn is too...
