The Winter Market Gardener

Profitable winter market gardening — the complete practical guide to growing vegetables year-round in northern climates for local markets Many small farms shut down during the dark winter months. Yet with the right techniques, equipment, and cultivars, year-round growing can produce the highest quality and tastiest fresh local vegetables, all while banking a profit. Building on years of research, experimentation, and collaboration, The Winter Market Gardener is a beautifully illustrated practical guide to winter vegetable production for small farmers growing in northern climates. Coverage includes: Unique aspects of year-round vegetable production, including superior flavor and the promotion of seasonality in eating Dozens of detailed vegetable profiles featuring recommended cultivars and crop-specific tips and techniques for bountiful winter harvests Details for calculating optimal seeding dates, crop spacing, care, pest management, weed control, and harvesting Selecting shelters for