Maximizing Your Garden Yield for Long-term Food Storage?
Just canned a fresh batch of tomatoes and got thinking - anyone got tips for boosting garden yields? Wanting to stockpile more veggies for long-term.
Maximizing Your Garden Yield for Long-term Food Storage?
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Crop rotation’s really helped my yields—seems like the soil stays healthier, especially for heavy feeders like tomatoes. Do you succession plant too, or stick to one big crop per season?
When you’re looking to boost those veggie yields for storage, it pays to think beyond just one or two things. StarlitNavigator, congrats on the tomatoes—those always feel like a win. I’d say mulch is often overlooked, but it’s simple and keeps the moisture steady, which really matters during dry spells. Also, interplanting—mixing up crops in the same bed—can actually help deter pests and make better use of space. Don’t
Succession planting works wonders—keeps the beds producing all season instead of a single harvest. Ever try bush beans right after your early lettuces? Super easy swap.