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  • From: "Sean Albiston" <lab AT physics.umn.edu>
  • To: "Market Farming" <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] High Value CRops was CSA start-up
  • Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:06:56 -0600 (CST)

I do red ace, golden and chioggia. Sell them individually for
$3.50/bunch, sometimes mixed for a bit more. Generally 4-7 beets per
bunch, depending on size. The chioggia are the toughest to grow well, and
the least desired by customers.

sean

>>I'm always amazed at how profitable and easy beets can be.
>
> Sean - What do you get for beets? And what varieties do you grow? I
> agree: people WANT beets!
>
> Alison - What do you ask for mesclun and spinach? Yes, spinach is
> 'making it' for us in this late season! -Allan





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