[Market-farming] Overwintering root crops

breck bcarden at breckinridgegroup.com
Mon Jan 5 11:51:39 EST 2009



Thanks for the link to http://www.nevegetable.org/

Farmer Breck

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Steve
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 9:41 PM
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Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Overwintering root crops

At 45 degrees north:

Bales of hay on top of carrot or parsnip rows will prevent freezing and can 
be dug any time during the winter
and the flavor is improved by the cold. That is an expensive conveniencefor 
a home supply, for commercial amounts you will need to experiment to see 
what kind and how much is enough mulch at your place. The parsnips will 
survive without the mulch but you have to wait for the ground to thaw before

digging, carrots generaly dont make it without help.

Spinach will generally make a good crop from fall planting., fortunately 
Bloomsdale is one of the best for that, and also one of the cheapest so you 
will not be out much if you lose a few acres.



Do you have:
Vegetable Management Guide 2008-2009

http://www.nevegetable.org/


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