How to Grow More Vegetables

30% high-calorie root crops (e.g., potatoes) for maximum calories – 12 beds

60% carbon-and-calorie crops (e.g., grains) for maximum carbon and satisfactory

calorie production – 24 beds

10% vegetable crops (e.g., salad crops) for vitamins and minerals – 4 beds

In order to mini-farm sustainably, take these goals into
account as you grow compost crops and apply compost.

Compost Application Goal (including 50% soil)

Per 100 sq ft, at least annually before main crop, and, if possible, per 4- to 6-

month growing season

Mature Material toGrow (lb/100 sq ft) Immature Material toGrow (lb/100 sq ft)

1

cu

ft

1.5 five-

gallon

buckets

(^1) ⁄ 8
inch 15 lb and up 90 lbs and up
2
cu 3 five-gallon ¼ 30 lb and up 180 lb and up