by Amy Storey | Jun 20, 2017 | Crops & Growing Science
Our long history with tomatoes Native to the Andes, tomatoes started traveling the world in the 1600’s. Though enjoyed as a food by its fellow Mesoamericans, the tomato was used mostly as an ornamental in Europe for centuries. Over the years, the crop has become a...
by Juan Valdez | May 2, 2017 | Crops & Growing Science
Don’t be hasty when choosing crops New farmers often struggle with crop diversity. There’s always a temptation to pick and choose twenty of your favorite greens and veggies without concern for pests, viable growing methods, and market research. This can leave...
by Juan Valdez | Mar 14, 2017 | Crops & Growing Science
Choosing the best crops for raft systems So you’re starting a farm. You’ve got a basic business plan, a mentor to help you, and a growing facility. You’re not entirely sure what crops to plant in your raft system (deep water cultivation system), but...
by Brandon Youst | Mar 6, 2017 | Crops & Growing Science, Materials & Equipment
Today, farmer Brandon Youst from Veg2Bowl (a farm-to-food truck operation) is joining us on the Upstart U blog! Brandon uses the Kratky method (using a stationary solution with no pump) to grow greens for his food truck. In this post, Brandon is going to explain the...
by Juan Valdez | Feb 9, 2017 | Crops & Growing Science
Choosing the best plants for Bato buckets Farmers know that the right choices for any growing operation take thought, consideration, and planning. Foresight and experience are the hallmarks of great growers, and we’ve had the privilege of working with the best...
by Amy Storey | Feb 2, 2017 | Crops & Growing Science
Why microgreens? For consumers, microgreens offer a chance to pack nutrition and flavor into a variety of dishes. The crop can taste fresh, sweet, buttery, or spicy depending on the type grown. Chefs and cooks across the world are discovering amazing uses for these...
