The Art of Planting

Now that you've finished the planting process, it's time to buy your seeds. The first step in this process is to find your seed supplier. Here is a list of reliable suppliers that I recommend: Fedco Seeds  Amazon Johnny’s Selected Seeds Your local seed supplier This may depend on the type of plants you have selected, but all of the above suppliers are good options. Now comes the next question, how many seeds do I need to purchase? Based on the square footage of your plant area, here is a list: 3″ plant spacing = 16 seeds per square foot 4″ plant spacing = 9 seeds per square foot 6″ plant spacing = 4 seeds per square foot 12″ plant spacing = 1 seed per square foot How do I know the plant spacing? That information is usually located on the seed packet, or on the product website. Another important factor to consider is germination rate. For example, if the seeds' germination rate is 50%, I want to get twice as many seeds as I need. If it is 66%, I need to make...

One of the first steps in creating a profitable garden is deciding on what and where you are going to plant. It is very important to have a diverse crop, so your customers can purchase multiple foods from you. On the other hand, it is also important for most of your crops to be highly profitable. It is up to you to find your balance. After all, the name of the game is to balance of profit and customer satisfaction. This takes loads of experience, but here's a good rule: have at least 50% of your product produce over $9.00 per square foot. Here is a list of plants that meet that criteria: Cilantro: $21 Arugula: $20 Salad Mix: $17 Chives: $16 Dill: $16 Lettuce: $16 Cherry Tomatos: $15 Turnips: $10 Large Tomatos: $9 It is important to note that a garden cannot consist of purely cilantro. The demand is not high enough, meaning you would only be able to sell part of your crop (unless you are selling in a large urban center, or limited on g...

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