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Carrot and Beet seed production
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GOLDEN BEET and YELLOWSTONE CARROT _______________________ MAY 13, 2022 WHEN SEEDS GET HARD TO FIND....GROW YOUR OWN These stecklings (roots) were grown at the Missoula Grain and Vegetable Farm in Stevensville, MT for the CSA and farmer’s market customers. Since these roots were of choice/premium food quality, it was an easy time finding the best roots for seed production. These crops have similar growing and transplanting requirements. Its important to meet or exceed the minimum steckling population requirements for genetic strength. If not, your seed and food crops will dive down quickly and lose nutrition and...
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