Winter vegetable production on small farms and gardens west of the Cascades
Nick Andrews, Heather Stoven, Heidi Noordijk, Lane Selman, Kelly Streit, Brooke Edmunds, Neil Bell and Victoria Binning
PNW 548
For farmers west of the Cascades, winter vegetable production can be complex but rewarding. Here's a how-to guide.
The mild climate west of the Cascades allows farmers and gardeners to grow many winter-hardy crops in the field for winter and spring harvest. A wide range of alliums, leafy greens, brassicas and root crops do well. Learn how to choose a site, manage fields and crops, and plant and harvest at the best time. Also learn about the culinary qualities of many winter vegetables and nutritional information that farmers can share with customers.
For farmers west of the Cascades, growing winter vegetables can be complex but rewarding. Learn how to cultivate vegetables like kale, beets and cabbage to increase cash flow and maintain year-round relationships with customers.
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