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Did you know that many perennial vegetables are much higher than commonly grown vegetables in nutrients that can combat deficiencies that affect over 2 billion people? These deficiencies not only affect people in the Global South – but also people in the US and Europe, who do not or cannot afford to eat enough vegetables. Researchers estimate that we would need to grow three times as much fruit and vegetables as we do today to meet the world’s nutritional needs. That’s why perennial crops especially high in these nutrients are so important.
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That’s the summary of a paper I published last year in a respected scientific journal. We pulled together data on nutrition from over a hundred sources. But there were so many gaps – many of my favorite vegetables were never tested, or only tested for one or two nutrients. Well now it’s time for the next step. Working with a team from Sweden, and in my new role as Director of the Institute for Perennial Agriculture, I am raising money to carry out (somewhat expensive) testing of some of our most prolific cold climate vegetables. And we could use your help! If you are interested, visit our campaign page and contribute. We are testing hablitzia, linden leaf, hosta shoots, and scorzonera leaf – all tasty, easy to grow, and lacking in details.
Site Preparation
Prepare the soil by mixing a 2 – 4 inch layer of compost or old manure with some sand if the soil has enough clay to improve drainage . . Make sure the soil is loose. The ideal temperature for growing turnips is between 40°F and 75°F.
Also read: Learn About Turnip Growing Problems
As many of you know, my garden adventures have been anything but smooth.
Before we put in our raised garden beds, we had a more traditional garden layout with a big beautiful tree in the middle of that garden. For a long time, I hated the idea of getting rid of the tree. Of course, having a tree in the middle of a garden means one thing: there was a lot of shade.
Depending on the layout of your home, you may or may not have a choice of where to plant your garden (by the way, if you’re a new gardener, you may want the tips check out this gardening guide for beginners). Trees, buildings or other objects on your property may make it difficult to find that “perfect” garden spot in full sun.
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