that produce large amounts of calories in limited space
per unit of time.
- Have a maximum of 10% in vegetable crops for
additional vitamins and minerals. (U p to three-
quarters of this area may be planted in income crops if
the missing needed vitamins and minerals are
provided by one-quarter of the area.)
See the information on the following pages for details.
We hope that these guidelines will make your path to
sustainability easier. Remember that the goal is to grow
su+cient compost material in your growing space in
order to maintain levels of organic matter as well as
cycle nutrients. Annual soil tests provide you with the
information to monitor your success and direction.
The GROW BIOINTENSIVE Sustainable Mini-Farm
Approximate Crop Area Percentages for Sustainability: 60/30/10
APPROXIMATELY 40 BEDS (4,000 SQ FT) FOR 1 PERSON (5,000 SQ FT
INCLUDING PATHS)
If desired, 50% to 75% of the vegetable crops area may be used for income crops
