Once a bed is harvested for the final time, how do you reset the bed for fresh seed planting? How do you deal with the roots of the previous plants? Thanks
You are so right! I ordered Esmee seeds from Johnny's right after this video was first published. I just ate a beautiful salad of arugula for lunch and it is hands down the best arugula I have ever tasted and chewed. Thick soft leaves, not too peppery and have a bit of a nutty flavour. It is also a beautiful plant. Started indoors and after planting out, no flea beetle damage. I'm so happy with this arugula. Thank you for bringing this to the attention of your viewers. I don't know much about growing this crop. Perhaps an autumn crop will be on the agenda. I guess it doesn't do well in the middle of the summer heat and humidity.
Excellent focusing on one crop. My arugula seeds (and spinach seeds) planted in pots did not germinate. Two possible reasons: 1) 6+ hours sun, 2) heavy rain. Much to learn. Thank you.
Thanks for this insightful video! Can you detail a little more on the harvesting cycle? If you cut all the plant down like that, how many harvests can you expect from the same bed? When is the first harvest, how many weeks in between each one, and how many harvests total? Thank you!!
Are you able to keep flea beetle out of houses in warmer weather when you open doors/sides? as it will get too hot in there for arugula in the summer.Or are you growing in a controlled climate greenhouse or have shade tarps over high tunnel? TY!
@@NeversinkFarm thanks but not sure what you mean! Perhaps you are using low tunnels with row cover inside larger greenhouse/high tunnel? That would also increase temp....can you give more detail? Thx!
Thanks for the video Connor. I find the short concise focus on one crop start to finish very helpful. What is the temperature in that greenhouse for Winter production?
Hey Connor, thanks for another great video. I work for a couple friends who are in your course, and we appreciate all the food for thought you're always giving us. Regarding the second/third cuts, how do you avoid getting ugly regrowth on the beds? We've found that after a beautiful first harvest, the arugula sometimes regrows with leaves that were half cut on the first pass, then the cut ends will wilt on the plant, making the crop require cleaning up pre or post harvest. In the video it looked like you were cutting pretty far down on the stems, is your technique to cut low enough on the plant that no partial leaves are leftover?
i've started mowing the arugula after a cutting. I also do this on lettuce greens, mesclun and baby spinach. I use an ego battery powered mower. I wait half a day for the bed to be a little drier and make one quick pass at a height that gets the plants a little shorter then my harvest height. brings the next crop online at the same height without any half cut leaves or wilty leaves that got dropped while harvesting. I usually get more harvests out of the bed too, though in height of summer 2 cuts is as good as it gets. u need a real flat bed. I use the mower to clear the bed too. I install the dethatching fingers and go to low and it shreds the plants quite nicely. wheel hoe, rake and done. compost, amendments, seed it again.
How do you turn over your arugula beds post final harvesting? I'm curious about how you convert all your beds to prep for the next crop, but arugula I find especially frustrating with it's small tap roots.
I prefer this in my burgers instead of iceberg. It actually gives a nice peppery/mild mustard flavor and crunch, instead of just crunch. Also go well in toast and on pizza. Awesome lettuce.
Hey Conner. I am in a much colder zone than you are and to me what you are displaying here is an impossibility. Just wondering without specific numbers... how does it cost you to run your greenhouses or A greenhouse. I know it snows in NY but not like here and the cold season is extended here. I ask because i am interested in trialing and then maybe sscaling up. BUt before i do asking you as a benchmark? Would you be willing to share any information it could be via email. Or are you just totally against sharing. Thanks for the great videos and content. Your channel has been HUGE in my research. Thanks! Brian
I have about 3 to 4 feet of snow on the ground through the winter. Snow is a good insulator anyway. I am in zone 5a and it gets to about minus 15. I suggest for beginner info getting Coleman’s book winter harvest. For in depth info, I obviously recommend my course. I do not keep numbers on individual greenhouses.
I am in an area where only a small number of folks even know what Arugula is. The south has a lot of education issues. So I raise a small amount for myself and my enlightened buyers. If it is not process, GMO or Collards, most folks don't have a clue what it is. I will not grow collards because one can get them dirt cheap at Walmart, even though they are wilted who knows how old for cheap. Folks expect me to sell my beautiful crop for nothing. I will not do it and have pulled up all the collards and fed it to my pigs. If folks want cheap, then I refer them to the cheap source. Plus I know a lot of folks here who refuse to eat anything green. Yeah... I need to move to an area where folks care about their health... Sad but true...
not much better in ohio... everyone almost expects you to give them your work for free lol. We were having a slow weekend at market and the mesclun needed to go, so we lowered the price to $2/ half pound bag; and you know what, people were still throwing fits that we wouldn't give it to them for less. for perspective, Salad mix here sells in stores for over a dollar an ounce normally lol
What do you do about snakes. We live in Tennessee and we have a bad rattlesnake problem 2 or 3 different kinds I know what my husband does about them . But my kids and I will not get near the garden . Are they a answer that is better than have to even see one.
@@NeversinkFarm You mentioned that the production drops off when the days get short. Have you done the math on if it's worth it to supply a few hours of supplemental light?
see this is unintentionally misleading. I grew arugula, and the type that i bought/harvested was mild-> a lil spicy. What is this type of arugula that you are farming called?
Why don't you guys shut the fans off while you're shooting these videos? Would make it easier to hear and listen to what you have to say. Unsolicited production tip ;)
The fans are needed for the High Tunnel environment so that crops thrive. When fans get turned off, they often do not get turned back on. The crops pay the bills so their needs come first.
Once a bed is harvested for the final time, how do you reset the bed for fresh seed planting? How do you deal with the roots of the previous plants? Thanks
You are so right! I ordered Esmee seeds from Johnny's right after this video was first published.
I just ate a beautiful salad of arugula for lunch and it is hands down the best arugula I have ever tasted and chewed. Thick soft leaves, not too peppery and have a bit of a nutty flavour. It is also a beautiful plant. Started indoors and after planting out, no flea beetle damage. I'm so happy with this arugula.
Thank you for bringing this to the attention of your viewers.
I don't know much about growing this crop. Perhaps an autumn crop will be on the agenda. I guess it doesn't do well in the middle of the summer heat and humidity.
Excellent focusing on one crop. My arugula seeds (and spinach seeds) planted in pots did not germinate. Two possible reasons: 1) 6+ hours sun, 2) heavy rain. Much to learn. Thank you.
Thanks for this insightful video! Can you detail a little more on the harvesting cycle? If you cut all the plant down like that, how many harvests can you expect from the same bed?
When is the first harvest, how many weeks in between each one, and how many harvests total?
Thank you!!
The analytical insight to the finest detail to each product is unparalleled ---- and highly appreciated look forward to the vegetable course
Another great video buddy. Looks like you have this Arugula mastered to the tee. Thanks for sharing with us.
Are you able to keep flea beetle out of houses in warmer weather when you open doors/sides? as it will get too hot in there for arugula in the summer.Or are you growing in a controlled climate greenhouse or have shade tarps over high tunnel? TY!
Yes. I keep flea beetles out with the hoop house design
@@NeversinkFarm thanks but not sure what you mean! Perhaps you are using low tunnels with row cover inside larger greenhouse/high tunnel? That would also increase temp....can you give more detail? Thx!
We are getting to the point that we can't keep up with a hand spinner. What brand/model of spinner do you have/reccomend?
Thanks for the video Connor. I find the short concise focus on one crop start to finish very helpful. What is the temperature in that greenhouse for Winter production?
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Im thinking about growing a few acres of this, is it worth it?
Hey Connor, thanks for another great video. I work for a couple friends who are in your course, and we appreciate all the food for thought you're always giving us. Regarding the second/third cuts, how do you avoid getting ugly regrowth on the beds? We've found that after a beautiful first harvest, the arugula sometimes regrows with leaves that were half cut on the first pass, then the cut ends will wilt on the plant, making the crop require cleaning up pre or post harvest. In the video it looked like you were cutting pretty far down on the stems, is your technique to cut low enough on the plant that no partial leaves are leftover?
i've started mowing the arugula after a cutting. I also do this on lettuce greens, mesclun and baby spinach.
I use an ego battery powered mower. I wait half a day for the bed to be a little drier and make one quick pass at a height that gets the plants a little shorter then my harvest height.
brings the next crop online at the same height without any half cut leaves or wilty leaves that got dropped while harvesting. I usually get more harvests out of the bed too, though in height of summer 2 cuts is as good as it gets.
u need a real flat bed.
I use the mower to clear the bed too. I install the dethatching fingers and go to low and it shreds the plants quite nicely. wheel hoe, rake and done. compost, amendments, seed it again.
Area and return is so great of spinner bread box!
Hi Conner. Thanks for sharing all your wisdom. When direct seeding as you do using a seeder, do you recommend thinning?
Never. If you are dropping too many seeders then adjust the seeder.
I eat a lot of arugula but I never buy organic. What chemicals are used on non organic arugula grown in hothouses?
We call it Rocket in new Zealand and we also call it Rocket in South Africa where I'm originally from I farm in New Zealand
How do you turn over your arugula beds post final harvesting? I'm curious about how you convert all your beds to prep for the next crop, but arugula I find especially frustrating with it's small tap roots.
I have a free mini course coming up that discusses this.
@@NeversinkFarm where can i find It?
Great info, to use the greens cutter or not use the greens cutter. Always great vids.
Hello Conor! Can you please tell me what do you use to spin dry? It doesn't look like washing machine...
Thanks!
Commercial Salad Spinner
In the video you showed your salad spinners, are those custom made or can they be purchased, if so who makes them? They look really nice.
Electrolux
What is the spacing of the seeds on each row??
I prefer this in my burgers instead of iceberg. It actually gives a nice peppery/mild mustard flavor and crunch, instead of just crunch. Also go well in toast and on pizza. Awesome lettuce.
How much kg can you get from 1m², thank you!
Hey Conner. I am in a much colder zone than you are and to me what you are displaying here is an impossibility. Just wondering without specific numbers... how does it cost you to run your greenhouses or A greenhouse. I know it snows in NY but not like here and the cold season is extended here. I ask because i am interested in trialing and then maybe sscaling up. BUt before i do asking you as a benchmark? Would you be willing to share any information it could be via email. Or are you just totally against sharing. Thanks for the great videos and content. Your channel has been HUGE in my research. Thanks! Brian
I have about 3 to 4 feet of snow on the ground through the winter. Snow is a good insulator anyway. I am in zone 5a and it gets to about minus 15. I suggest for beginner info getting Coleman’s book winter harvest. For in depth info, I obviously recommend my course. I do not keep numbers on individual greenhouses.
how did you learn how to farm? Where did you get all your information from?
Trial, Error , and improving every year. Numerous sources.
I am in an area where only a small number of folks even know what Arugula is. The south has a lot of education issues. So I raise a small amount for myself and my enlightened buyers. If it is not process, GMO or Collards, most folks don't have a clue what it is. I will not grow collards because one can get them dirt cheap at Walmart, even though they are wilted who knows how old for cheap. Folks expect me to sell my beautiful crop for nothing. I will not do it and have pulled up all the collards and fed it to my pigs. If folks want cheap, then I refer them to the cheap source. Plus I know a lot of folks here who refuse to eat anything green. Yeah... I need to move to an area where folks care about their health... Sad but true...
They call it 'rocket.'
not much better in ohio... everyone almost expects you to give them your work for free lol. We were having a slow weekend at market and the mesclun needed to go, so we lowered the price to $2/ half pound bag; and you know what, people were still throwing fits that we wouldn't give it to them for less. for perspective, Salad mix here sells in stores for over a dollar an ounce normally lol
Dont move, stick to where you are, feed the sick, heal them and when they are awake they will come
Arugula sells great for us in Winter.$4.99 lb.
Only $5?!?!? I thought that I had a poor market for my stuff and I get $10! I even know a guy that gets $20!
What do you do about snakes. We live in Tennessee and we have a bad rattlesnake problem 2 or 3 different kinds I know what my husband does about them . But my kids and I will not get near the garden . Are they a answer that is better than have to even see one.
problem is da solution. dem dirty snakes are part of nature. do not fear and they will not come near you.
Well those snakes are probably keeping the rats away though
Do you have to heat the greenhouse in the winter?
Depends on what you are growing. In zone 5A, spinach and bok choy do not need heat while celery and arugula do.
@@NeversinkFarm You mentioned that the production drops off when the days get short. Have you done the math on if it's worth it to supply a few hours of supplemental light?
I have not. Could be worth it but I have little interest in lights.
@@NeversinkFarm why not? Producing highly desirable crops during the off season seems like your specialty.
How do you determine the price of your products per pound or per bushel at the farmers market, or to the restaurants?
Match other similar farms in your area
Amazing the regional differences. I can't pay people to take Arugula here.
Also I noticed your bags are tied shut at market. Big no no here in Ohio.
Why is tying the bags a big no no here in Ohio ?
Never heard of a farmers market in February
see this is unintentionally misleading. I grew arugula, and the type that i bought/harvested was mild-> a lil spicy. What is this type of arugula that you are farming called?
Esme
Why don't you guys shut the fans off while you're shooting these videos? Would make it easier to hear and listen to what you have to say. Unsolicited production tip ;)
The fans are needed for the High Tunnel environment so that crops thrive. When fans get turned off, they often do not get turned back on. The crops pay the bills so their needs come first.