I am working on this year's garden plan and am thinking about planting the corn in this manner, instead of the usual long rows. My raised beds are 4' x 10', I figure I can put 10-12 rings in a bed. That's between 80-100 corn stalks. I may do a test and plant both this way, and the usual long rows and see which does better.
Another must try: a potato tower (also found on Pinterest)
Last season I planted potatoes in the garden for the first time. They used up a lot of precious space, and didn't produce very well. Not a person to quickly give up, if ever, I have been looking for a resolution and perhaps a better way of growing the root crop. Among the many interesting ideas, a tower, in forms, seems to be used most. The potatoes produce heavy crops, are cleaner and much easier to harvest. Not to mention the most important efficient use of minimal garden space.
Carrots! I love carrots, especially when mashed and
combined with mashed turnip and served with butter, salt and pepper. ..mmmmm
Each season I plant carrots. Each season I somehow manage to harvest only a handful of these sweet, wonderful veggies. I have tried planting in loose soil with good moisture; and have also tried planting in rich garden soil; and in mostly compost. I even tried planting them in regular dirt.
Nothing has produced more than just a pitiful handful of short carrots, not much thicker than my finger.
I found this article on the 3Squaremeals blog for growing carrots in containers. Looks like this will be my next attempt at raising a crop ample enough for my family.
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