Agriculture Reference
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Vegetables for the
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Backyard Farm
Now that you've created a healthy foundation for your garden (Chapter 6), and you're equipped
with a plan to make the most of every inch (Chapter 7), we're going to look at some of the most
popular vegetables. While most people think of vegetables as the main part of a seasonal garden,
experienced homesteaders will tell you there's a lot more to a diet, and thus the backyard farm,
than just a handful of veggies.
Vegetables to Grow on an Acre
There is something miraculous about growing a garden. A single seed takes dirt, sunlight, and
water and transforms itself into an exponential harvest. A truly compounding investment, garden-
ing can bring a large percentage of the meal's food straight from the backyard farm. This section
digs deeper into the most popular, and most valuable, vegetables for your garden.
We not only look at which vegetables to grow, but also why, what makes them special, and when
you should think about adding one or more of these to your garden. In each section I also discuss
some specific varieties to consider adding to your kitchen table.
The vegetables mentioned here are only an introduction to the many varieties that are available. Be
adventurous with your garden!
Cool-Season Vegetables
These vegetables grow in the cooler seasons and will often bolt, or go to seed, during warmer
weather. They can be grown in early spring, or often are planted in late summer to grow for a fall
crop. Growing them in a fall garden is especially useful in places where a mild spring doesn't last
very long before summer heat turns brutal.
 
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