Podcast Episodes

Material Limitations of Electroculture Equipment - Gardening Beyond Basics E28

Farmer and Medical Qigong practitioner Chris Winters of The Fertile Current talks about the material limitations of electroculture equipment then and how far the technology has come today. 

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Published on 1 month ago

Crop Value Rating #1: Short Days to Maturity (MFB 11)

In this episode, we break down Curtis Stone's Crop Value Rating (CVR) System, which will hopefully help you decide which crops to grow to maximize your farm's profits. First on the CVR is short days …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Baby Kale: The Economics of Premium Pricing (MFB 10)

How profitable is baby kale? Very, if you play your cards right. In this video, we talk about the high profit potential of this quick-growing, high-yielding crop and why it rates a 5 out of 5 on the …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Dark Side of Growing Microgreens as a Business: Why This Crop Might Be Your Worst Nightmare (MFB 09)

Thinking about starting a microgreens business? Take a minute to think it through! In this episode, we take a look at the hidden challenges of microgreens farming and learn why it might not be the ri…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Choosing Quality Humic Acid Products for Your Soil - Gardening Beyond Basics E27

Join Russell Taylor of Live Earth Products, Inc. to find out what to look out for when you're shopping for good quality humic acid products for your soil.

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Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Arugula: From Cost Planning to Premium Pricing for Max Profits (MFB 08)

In this episode, we unveil professional techniques for successful commercial arugula production. From bed preparation to post-harvest handling and selling, we're taking a look at seeding configuratio…

Published on 2 months ago

A Highly Sought-After Cucumber: Cucummaru de San Donato - Gardening Beyond Basics E26

Farmer Jay Tracy of The Cucumber Shop shares the story behind a highly sought-after cucumber: the Cucummaru de San Donato from San Donato di Leccese in Puglia, Italy. He talks about the history of th…

Published on 2 months ago

Farm Success Blueprint: 15 Steps to Launch Your Market Garden Business (MBF 07)

Start early and set yourself up for success! In this episode, we lay the foundation of a successful market garden: how to plan out your farm, conduct market research, create a profitable crop plan, a…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Breeding Seeds That Best Fit Your Growing Conditions - Gardening Beyond Basics E25

Seed farmer Dan Brisebois of Tourne-Sol Co-Operative Farm answers the question: if you save seeds from your best plants every year, will you eventually create a variety that best fits your growing co…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

14 Profitable Crops for Market Gardening on Small Land (MFB 06)

Want to maximize your profits, but you're growing on limited land? In this episode, we dive short cycle, high-calue crops, niche and specialty crops that command strong demand in specific markets, an…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago