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Why & How to Grow Mache : Corn Salad
Wondering if you can transplant rather than direct seed your crop of mache? You can, and this video will walk you through all the details from seeding to harvest and selling for this unique, cold hardy, nourishing salad green. More info on Mache can be found in this blog post on my Farmer Blog: katthefarmer.com/farmer-blog/can-you-transplant-mache
*Link to my favorite mousetrap under products and tools below👇
#Mache #cornsalad #coldhardy #marketgardening
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Kat The Farmer LLC
Video & Editing by Dirtivore Media @dirtivoremedia
Floyd County, Virginia (Zone 7)
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ABOUT: Kat Johnson began learning about organic farming in 2005, as a high school intern on an organic farm in California. Since then, she has worked on ten organic vegetable, urban, and livestock farms in four states and gotten her hands dirty in all aspects of farming operations from hauling water, to management, sales. In 2021 she began designing her own ‘Farmlet’ In Floyd County and went full time as Kat The Farmer growing salad-centric crops along with creating value added products. Kat believes in transparency in growing practices, and in creating a community of growers that can share information so that we all succeed in creating more resilient farms, food systems, and the communities they support.
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How To Store Carrots
zhlédnutí 9KPřed rokem
Need to store a fall crop of carrots well into next year? Its an easy thing to mess up, but this video shows you how to make sure your crop is safely stored for later usage. No sand, no Hay, no special equipment is needed, this method can work for all sort of farms and gardens. I mean just look at how well preserved these carrots are 8 Months Later! for those interested in the green bins- they ...
Growing & Forcing Belgian Endive *my first attempt!
zhlédnutí 4,9KPřed rokem
This video shows you the extra steps required to grow Belgian Endive. A similar blanching (forcing) process is also used for treviso tardivo too. I definitely want to try it again, and find a better darker spot that averages about 50* F, and grow it in a sunnier bed with only 3 rows per bed at 6'' spacing. Overall, they stored really well in the cooler, some keeping well into springtime (may a ...
Crop Plan Spreadsheet Tutorial Video
zhlédnutí 2,8KPřed rokem
This video accompanies the free and cheap crop plans I make available online. You can see how I set them up and how to use them in this video. Take a visit to the Blog Post that accompanies this video and access the free or prefilled templates using this link: katthefarmer.com/farmer-blog/cropplanningtemplate Having a Problem with your template? Here is a fix to the most common issue: czcams.co...
Printing Thermal Transfer Produce Labels using Zebra GK420T + Apple iMac + Google Drawings
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed rokem
Wondering how to print Beautiful Professional Color labels with VARIABLE content? Here's one possible solution: using a Zebra GK420T to use Thermal Transfer onto compatible pre-printed color labels. The result is a waterproof, color label, and using Google Drawings I can make the labels on the fly for anything I come up with! Initially I was stumped on how to make the Zebra Printer work with my...
My Farm Season In Numbers 2022
zhlédnutí 365Před rokem
Lets tally up the season and quantify what it takes to grow the best darn salads! While I generally love adding up my year end totals I hope you don't think of them as a boast. These are just a glimpse at some of the most fun numbers to add up! I know that these numbers are teeny compared to many farms, and that doesn't matter so much... but what does matter is that I can already see much more ...
Can You Build a High Tunnel Or Hoophouse On a Hill?
zhlédnutí 4,6KPřed rokem
Need more help deciding whether or not to build on your hill? Find more details, resources and photos on my Farmer Blog: katthefarmer.com/farmer-blog/can-you-build-a-hoophouse-on-a-slope 👩‍🌾 Kat The Farmer LLC Floyd County, Virginia (Zone 7) Get a FREE CROP PLAN Template: katthefarmer.com/farmer-blog/cropplanningtemplate Support the farm // SHOP CUTE MERCH: katthefarmer.com/merch Read more on t...
Kat The Farmer : A Salad Centric Farm & Food Company in Floyd County, Virginia
zhlédnutí 4,6KPřed 2 lety
Here is a little video to introduce you to me, my growing practices and my little farm business. I would LOVE to be your farmer! The good news is I am currently taking sign ups for 2024 Farm Shares- learn more about each type of share at www.katthefarmer.com (*best deals go to those who sign up before April 1st) Thanks for finding me here! 👩‍🌾 Kat The Farmer LLC Floyd County, Virginia (Zone 7) ...
Small Farm Recordkeeping Workflow
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed 2 lety
This video shows my methods to the madness of keeping farm records. My goal is to keep all the records I need and none of the records that I dont. If I know I wont look it up later... I dont worry about it. But if it will help me make a better crop plan or streamline my taxes- that is a record worth keeping! Visit my blog for a list of links to tools mentioned in the video HERE: katthefarmer.co...
Bottom Heated Greenhouse Tables *Electric*
zhlédnutí 1KPřed 2 lety
Heated Greenhouse Benches can be a great tool for consistently happy seed germinating and transplant growth. My benches are not just for starting seeds but for maintaining suitable growing conditions without the use of an additional propane heater for the air. Root Zone heating systems are often hydronic- which means that propane or electric is used to heat water and then that hot water transfe...
Growing "Blondie" Frisee: From Green to Gold
zhlédnutí 2,4KPřed 2 lety
So I think "Blondie" frisee might be my spirit vegetable? Blonde farmer, blonde food. This is how you turn your frisee (or curly endive) into gold, or blanches blonde color! I shot these clips in June 2021, and just now sharing. Hopefully it helps to see what stage the plants are at for tying. I highly recommend tying them up in some way like this it takes them from boring green to interesting,...
Kat's Farm Tour - June 2021 My First Season
zhlédnutí 645Před 3 lety
Kat's Farm Tour - June 2021 My First Season
Building a Lean-to Greenhouse for a Tiny Farm
zhlédnutí 29KPřed 3 lety
Building a Lean-to Greenhouse for a Tiny Farm
Plant Spacing Row Marker For The Market Garden 🥬
zhlédnutí 1,5KPřed 3 lety
Plant Spacing Row Marker For The Market Garden 🥬
Walk in Cooler in DIY insulated Cargo Trailer for Small Farm
zhlédnutí 16KPřed 3 lety
Walk in Cooler in DIY insulated Cargo Trailer for Small Farm
Tumbling Barrel Composter DIY
zhlédnutí 206Před 3 lety
Tumbling Barrel Composter DIY

Komentáře

  • @3Sphere
    @3Sphere Před 18 dny

    Thanks so much! This frigging algorithm can read my mind! I was just thinking about and wondering how to preserve carrots and up pops your video in my feed! You are very photogenic and obviously have a lot of knowledge to share. You should have many more clicks than you do. Hopefully it will take off!!! I'm going to check out the rest! God Bless!

  • @lynnslifelessons4242
    @lynnslifelessons4242 Před 19 dny

    Here watching and Learning ❤

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  • @sunitadwarka347
    @sunitadwarka347 Před 19 dny

    💯 MARKS. Very useful information, Thanks a lot. You visit Indian site carrot halwa, crush the carrot and cook in milk,add crush walnut and sugar. Children will love it during winter. You can keep for several days during winter. It's a sweet pudding, very healthy. Jay bharat.

  • @nanettemi800
    @nanettemi800 Před měsícem

    I have almost same slope as yours. How did you connect the corrugated metal to baseboard?

    • @katthefarmer
      @katthefarmer Před 25 dny

      Hi Nanette good question. I loosened the brackets that hold the baseboard up two at a time and was able to slip it up behind about an inch and pinch it in there a bit. I secured with a few self tapping screws and the bottom edge is just buried. Let me know if you need a closeup photo or if that makes sense.

    • @nanettemi800
      @nanettemi800 Před 25 dny

      Yes, picture please.

    • @katthefarmer
      @katthefarmer Před 25 dny

      Hmm, I took some photos but can’t post them here 🤷‍♀️

  • @bungasakura-og3hr
    @bungasakura-og3hr Před měsícem

    Can i buying this seeds?

  • @tomlamey7823
    @tomlamey7823 Před 2 měsíci

    I can barely hear, would love to understand you better.

  • @travischapin4932
    @travischapin4932 Před 2 měsíci

    This was exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for making the video!

  • @darleneboyd7941
    @darleneboyd7941 Před 4 měsíci

    I live in Meadows of Dan. So, hello neighbor

    • @katthefarmer
      @katthefarmer Před 4 měsíci

      Hi Neighbor! Hope to cross paths some day!

  • @danielyoder6296
    @danielyoder6296 Před 5 měsíci

    Kat, excellent report, thank you for you education! I am wondering what variety of Belgian Endive you used and if you are still planning on trying some Tardivo this winter? Our new BINGO variety is so much better than the old TOTEM. I hope you can give it a try and we would be happy to send you sample if you are still doing B.E. this year

    • @katthefarmer
      @katthefarmer Před 4 měsíci

      I'd consider sneaking it in for another attempt! This was mostly totem and the variety from Seeds of Italy. Lets chat and see what you've got?

  • @upupandaway5646
    @upupandaway5646 Před 5 měsíci

    Great job❤

  • @georgeakzam
    @georgeakzam Před 5 měsíci

    How many grams per plant do you get with mâche appx ?

  • @Felixkoifish
    @Felixkoifish Před 5 měsíci

    Nice green house on the slope .

  • @GardeningWithCoffee
    @GardeningWithCoffee Před 5 měsíci

    Excellent video 🌱

  • @victorykicksass
    @victorykicksass Před 5 měsíci

    Yesss! Love your vids! Beginning to plant winter crops here in the southern hemisphere and am keen to try this!

    • @katthefarmer
      @katthefarmer Před 4 měsíci

      Happy Growing! Update us on how it goes down south.

  • @mallorymoonlover1867
    @mallorymoonlover1867 Před 8 měsíci

    Shade cloth also to cut the heat!

  • @5203mhr
    @5203mhr Před 8 měsíci

    You are the first farmer who has tunnel on a slope with perfect pitch. Well explained all the details.

    • @katthefarmer
      @katthefarmer Před 25 dny

      Thank you! Yes, it still feels so pleasing to look at.

  • @rickschuman2620
    @rickschuman2620 Před 8 měsíci

    Love seeing the end results now I’m hungry ❤️🙏👨‍🌾

  • @rickschuman2620
    @rickschuman2620 Před 8 měsíci

    Well explained ❤️🙏👨‍🌾

  • @mena2138
    @mena2138 Před 8 měsíci

    nic video

  • @purplethumb7887
    @purplethumb7887 Před 8 měsíci

    I LOVE frisee in salads. Yours are beautiful! I haven't been able to find much information on growing it, so thank you for this video. I'm waiting for my seed order to arrive. Excited to try to grow this!

  • @Mel-vu9ss
    @Mel-vu9ss Před 8 měsíci

    Hi there. Would you share a link for those green totes you use for carrots? Thanks.

    • @katthefarmer
      @katthefarmer Před 8 měsíci

      www.webstaurantstore.com/orbis-af2013-6-stack-n-nest-20-x-13-x-5-5-8-green-agricultural-vented-crate/4741105246.html

    • @Mel-vu9ss
      @Mel-vu9ss Před 8 měsíci

      @@katthefarmer thank you!

  • @oliviahenderson793
    @oliviahenderson793 Před 8 měsíci

    Your inspirational

  • @oneword9229
    @oneword9229 Před 8 měsíci

    This video was a lifesaver. Thank you so much!

  • @robsokolowski9015
    @robsokolowski9015 Před 8 měsíci

    this is cool stuff

  • @rblongfellow
    @rblongfellow Před 9 měsíci

    Super cool 👍 thanks for sharing. We use thermal direct but I like this idea a lot

  • @montanaplants
    @montanaplants Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you for this!

  • @adammulsow268
    @adammulsow268 Před 9 měsíci

    Wow, I'm really excited to have found this, it is exactly what I have been looking for! Thank you for creating this, I will definitely be purchasing the pre-filled sheet!

  • @jimd1617
    @jimd1617 Před 10 měsíci

    thanks :)

  • @jimd1617
    @jimd1617 Před 10 měsíci

    wow im always terrible at timing. ill check this out :)

  • @jimd1617
    @jimd1617 Před 10 měsíci

    thank you!

  • @jimd1617
    @jimd1617 Před 10 měsíci

    thank you :)

  • @jimd1617
    @jimd1617 Před 10 měsíci

    love it!

  • @ansonbiller
    @ansonbiller Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing your experiences.

  • @mw6213
    @mw6213 Před 10 měsíci

    gorgeous salad! what do you have in there other than the endives?!

    • @katthefarmer
      @katthefarmer Před 10 měsíci

      Oh Thanks! I think that had some spinach, endive, tardivo, dill in there. Cold hardy greens have so much good flavor!

  • @andrianacunningham7324
    @andrianacunningham7324 Před 11 měsíci

    This is so comprehensive and thoughtful and generous of you! As a beginning, small scale farmer I cannot say enough how much I appreciate the info!!

    • @katthefarmer
      @katthefarmer Před 10 měsíci

      I'm delighted it can be of assistance to you! Happy growing!

  • @boysrus61
    @boysrus61 Před 11 měsíci

    How is it working 2 years later? Do you have an update video?

    • @katthefarmer
      @katthefarmer Před 10 měsíci

      going strong, no update video yet... but if there is any specific questions I am happy to answer them! I did have to replace the plastic in the first season because of a BEAR (boo!) and I did add a stronger exhaust fan at the beginning of this season as well as automatic overhead watering which I have really been loving.

  • @AcidicMentality
    @AcidicMentality Před rokem

    Great vid, thanks for the tips. I think too many people rely on grocery stores. Onions can similarly store for months but without refrigeration.

  • @todd5963
    @todd5963 Před rokem

    What temperature do you set your Cool bot during the warm outside temps? In the video you mentioned what you do when to cold outside not sure when warmer. Thx

    • @katthefarmer
      @katthefarmer Před rokem

      I shoot for 34 degrees generally. In winter I trigger the heater to come on at 33, shut off at 39.

  • @todd5963
    @todd5963 Před rokem

    Great video! Tons of details and very easy to follow. Thx I just need a storage cooler now!

  • @riverrat8693
    @riverrat8693 Před rokem

    Super hot

  • @theecobandits6768
    @theecobandits6768 Před rokem

    Very cool first time i have seen this blanching technique Thanks for your video

  • @chcc7777
    @chcc7777 Před rokem

    Love it

  • @benschulz3871
    @benschulz3871 Před rokem

    Thank u for sharing 😊

  • @benschulz3871
    @benschulz3871 Před rokem

    Soo good much love 💚

  • @Rymorin4
    @Rymorin4 Před rokem

    Thank you so much most helpful video of it's kind so far. I am going to build one with the same tools, but I would like to use pea gravel or sand instead of concrete. Did you install the electrical cable on your own or did you get help from an electrician? Was it easy to install?

  • @PaleoKids
    @PaleoKids Před rokem

    Very helpful. Thank you!

  • @doncook3584
    @doncook3584 Před rokem

    Oh wow what a great idea

    • @katthefarmer
      @katthefarmer Před rokem

      Still one of my favorite tools on the farm!

  • @paulzenner7818
    @paulzenner7818 Před rokem

    And all of us garden challenged folks want to thanks you for all your hard work and the healthy food that you provide. Only 90 days until spring.