Saturday, September 24, 2011

A partnership between Active Citizen Project and Kingsborough Community College. A Production Garden in Brooklyn.

        There will be a total of 26 4'x40' raised beds.
            Just to give you an idea how rich the soil is.
             Intercropping to maximize space. 
                Red Russian kale about one week from harvest.
      Green beans,  Red Butter head lettuce intercropped with Sylvetta Arugula, Ruby Streaks Mustard and onions.
           Broccoli undersown with cilantro.
             It all grew very quickly - lettuce/arugula, green beans, beets, squash and brassicas.
            Broccoli and collards in front of me,  potatoes behind.
                  This took a lot of work with the wheel barrow and shovel.
                                   Potatoes peeking out.
                 Carrot sowing party.
                          Hand sowing small seeds with precision takes practice.
               The estimated value of the center bed, with Red Butter Head and Sylvetta Arugula, is $600.
                      Ready for harvest.
                   Ruby Streaks ready to go.
    These next five photos courtesy of Andrew Casner,  EATS Farm Manager.



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