We started the season back 4 months ago, in our basement, while there was still snow on the ground. Many of the crops have such a long growing season that in order for them to mature here in Alberta we need to start them inside and then transplant them into the field after the risk of frost in May.And now after 4 months of work we are just now starting to harvest. The radishes only take about 30 days to grow from seed to maturity and is the first crop we harvest on the farm. You can find them right now at an Innisfail Growers booth at on of your local farmers markets.
In the picture Roberto is pulling back a white fabric that we use to prevent the bugs from getting at the radish.Generally any plant in the Brassica family requires insecticides to prevent the root maggot from damaging the radishes. We hope that we can eliminate the use of chemical by using this row cover.
All our cabbage, cauliflower & broccoli are grown this way to meet our goal of not using any chemicals this year in our Gardens.
For a full update of the Vegetable Garden visit our webiste. www.eagelcreekfarms.ca/vegetables.htm
plans to certify organic farmer john?
ReplyDeleteI could definitely see organic certification in the future of the farm. I really need to spend some more time with organic farmers to see if the methods I use on the farm to avoid chemicals all match with the guidelines of organic certification.. Farmer John
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