How to Grow More Vegetables

seeds are not particularly superior to other protein
sources, even though they are great nutritionally and
good to eat. A large harvest of sesame seeds would also
require a very large growing area. It is important to
examine each crop’s total practicality.
When you begin to produce intermediate yields,
another factor to consider is the quantity of nutrients
each crop takes from the soil. Many legumes, which *x
nitrogen in the soil, can exhaust the soil of other
nutrients over time. Soybeans are such plants, and
continuous cropping of them has been demonstrated to
wear out the soil. It is important to develop and work
within natural sustainable cycles.

Note: In Column Z of the Master Charts additional information is indicated, including

an expected “refuse” percentage. For instance, it is 12% for green beans and 25% for

leeks. If you harvest these in the most timely way, there need be virtually not refuse.

Do keep the potential refuse factor in mind, as personal preferences may involve

some refuse in the preparation of the food, and even more than the amount

indicated. It is interesting to realize that “Irish” potatoes have most of their vitamins

and minerals in and just underneath the skin, so if you “peel” the potatoes, which

have a 19% refuse percentage, you will have a disproportionate amount of nutrients

lost compared to the weight of the peels.

Letter Codes

A Approximate germination rate as sold by seed companies. Noknown minimum legal germination rate. Can be higher or lower.

AAEach “seed” contains about 3 seeds, of which half germinate.

Harvest alfalfa and clover 2 to 4 inches above the growing crown