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101

Starting Seeds: Transplant vs. Direct Seed (MBF 26)

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What Goes into Good Quality Compost - Gardening Beyond Basics 52

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5 Factors for Choosing Profitable Crops (MBF 25)

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Carbon Sequestration and Saturation in the Soil - Gardening Beyond Basics 51

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5 Reasons Microgreens are Perfect for New Farmers (MFB 24)

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Micronutrients in Soil - Gardening Beyond Basics 50

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Pros and Cons of Direct Seeding and Transplanting (MFB 23)

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The Resiliency of Fungal Systems - Gardening Beyond Basics 49

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Where Your Business Lies Between Ideology & Profitability (MFB 22)

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Evaluating Compost Quality - Gardening Beyond Basics 48

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Radishes: The Market Gardener's 30-Day Cash Crop (MBF 21)

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Defining Biochar - Gardening Beyond Basics E47

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7 Essential Questions to Ask Before Buying New Tools (MFB 20)

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Different Degrees of Tillage - Gardening Beyond Basics E46

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Fungi-Dominated Soils - Gardening Beyond Basics E45

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Degrading Impact of Agriculture on Soil - Gardening Beyond Basics E44

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DIY Good Quality Biochar - Gardening Beyond Basics E43

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Soil Compaction: What & Why - Gardening Beyond Basics E42

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Soil Microarthropods Gardening Beyond Basics E40

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Seed Storage & Shelf Life - Gardening Beyond Basics E41

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From Poor Soil to Good Soil - Gardening Beyond Basics E39

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How Much Work Does It Actually Take to Save Seed? - Gardening Beyond Basics E38

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Healing Plants and Trees with Copper Electroculture Antennae - Gardening Beyond Basics E37

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Healthy Soils Don't Need Supplementing - Gardening Beyond Basics E36

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Spice Up Your Farm Profits with Signature Greens Mixes (MFB 19)

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How Much Crops to Set Aside for Seed Saving - Gardening Beyond Basics E35

127

Salad Mix Success: Economics of Baby Greens (MFB 18)

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Keeping Plants Healthy with the Right Substrates - Gardening Beyond Basics E34

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Maximizing Your Farm's Profits with Spinach (MFB 17)

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Electroculture Experiment: Compost Model - Gardening Beyond Basics E33

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The Surprising Truth About Carrots: Are They Really Profitable for Farmers? (MFB 16)

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Practical On-Farm Uses for Humic and Fulvic Acids - Gardening Beyond Basics E32

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Crop Value Rating #5: Popularity (MFB 15)

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Disease-Resistant Hybrids vs. Selectively Bred Heirloom Varieties - Gardening Beyond Basics E31

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Crop Value Rating #4: Extended Harvest (MFB 14)

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Genetics vs. Environment: Why Plants Perform Well - Gardening Beyond Basics E30

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Crop Value Rating #3: High Value Crops (MFB 13)

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Practical Concerns on Biochar: Quality, Cost, Usage, and Alternatives - Gardening Beyond Basics E29

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Crop Value Rating #2: High Growing Density (MFB 12)

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Material Limitations of Electroculture Equipment - Gardening Beyond Basics E28

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Crop Value Rating #1: Short Days to Maturity (MFB 11)

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Baby Kale: The Economics of Premium Pricing (MFB 10)

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The Dark Side of Growing Microgreens as a Business: Why This Crop Might Be Your Worst Nightmare (MFB 09)

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Choosing Quality Humic Acid Products for Your Soil - Gardening Beyond Basics E27

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Arugula: From Cost Planning to Premium Pricing for Max Profits (MFB 08)

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A Highly Sought-After Cucumber: Cucummaru de San Donato - Gardening Beyond Basics E26

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Farm Success Blueprint: 15 Steps to Launch Your Market Garden Business (MBF 07)

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Breeding Seeds That Best Fit Your Growing Conditions - Gardening Beyond Basics E25

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14 Profitable Crops for Market Gardening on Small Land (MFB 06)

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The Impact of Container Sizes on a Plant's Root Systems - Gardening Beyond Basics E24

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How to Choose the Most Profitable Crops to Grow (MBF 05)

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The Buildout of a Comprehensive Electroculture Device - Gardening Beyond Basics E23

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70% Profit Margin?! Unlocking the Hidden Profits in Market Gardening (MFB 04)

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Why Use Humic Substances on Your Soil - Gardening Beyond Basics E22

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Market Gardening Profits Exposed: The Truth About Profits in Small-Scale Farming (MFB 03)

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Breeding and Maintaining Your Own Hybrid Crop Variety - Gardening Beyond Basics E21

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How Much Land Do You Need to Market Farm? (MFB 02)

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Fertilizing Soil with Vermicompost - Gardening Beyond Basics E20

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What is Market Gardening? An Introduction to Small-Scale, Sustainable Farming (MFB 01)

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A Closer Look at the Story Behind the Facussa Melon - Gardening Beyond Basics E19

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The Basics of Electroculture - Gardening Beyond Basics E18

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Humic Acid vs. Fulvic Acid: Composition and Application - Gardening Beyond Basics E16

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To Isolate or Not to Isolate Plants When Saving Seeds - Gardening Beyond Basics E17

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Crafting the Optimum Potting Mix for Your Needs - Gardening Beyond Basics E15

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Getting Good Quality Soil Samples - Gardening Beyond Basics E14

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Telling Apart Melons and Melons Grown as Cucumbers - Gardening Beyond Basics E13

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Beginner Seed Saving Mistakes to Avoid - Gardening Beyond Basics E12

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Electroculture Principles: Harnessing the Energy Around Us - Gardening Beyond Basics E11

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From Pit to Soil: How Humic Substances are Mined - Gardening Beyond Basics E10

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Productivity Differences Between Balanced and Unbalanced Soil - Gardening Beyond Basics E09

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The Sumi Soaker: A Game-Changer for Small-Scale Vegetable Growers - The Profitable Mini-Farm E30

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Avoid Overwhelm as a First-Time Seed Saver - Gardening Beyond Basics E08

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Breaking Down Bitterness: Why Some Cucumbers are Bitter - Gardening Beyond Basics E07

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The Urban Farmer 10th Year Anniversary Preview Special

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The #1 Mistake New Market Gardeners Make (And How to Avoid It) - The Profitable Mini-Farm E29

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The Dire Consequences of Over-Applying Compost - Gardening Beyond Basics E06

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3 Easy Crops to Start Seed-Saving - Gardening Beyond Basics E05

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Rookie to Pro: Secrets of Small-Scale Farming Success - NEW SHOW: THE ROOKIE FARMER PODCAST

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6 Essential Strategies for a Financially Viable Market Garden - The Profitable Mini-Farm E28

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Contract Growing Cucumbers for Seeds - Gardening Beyond Basics E04

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Adding Farm Profits with You-Pick Blackberries (CC50)

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Adapting Your Farm Business to Market Changes - The Profitable Mini-Farm E27

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How to Grow the Best Cucumbers - Gardening Beyond Basics E03

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Common Cucumbers & Specialty Cucumbers - Gardening Beyond Basics E02

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Cucumber Terminologies & Common Misconceptions - Gardening Beyond Basics E01

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Growing Pains and Gains: An Honest Look at the Realities of Running a Farm Business - The Profitable Mini-Farm E26

187

From Dream to Reality: Navigating the Challenges of Starting a Profitable Farm Business - Farm Startup - Episode 36

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From Breaking Ground to Breaking Even: A Candid Look at Year One on the Farm - Farm Startup - Episode 35

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Cucumbers and Cashflow: Optimizing High Tunnel Production for Profit - The Profitable Mini-Farm E25

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The Dark Side of Hustle Culture: Burnout, Depression and Overwhelm as an Entrepreneur - Farm Startup - Episode 34

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The Frugal Farmer's Journey: Cultivating Profits Through Prudent Spending (CC49)

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The First Year Running a Farm Business: A Farmer's Perspective - Farm Startup - Episode 33

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Adapting to Change: Farming in an Economic Downturn - The Profitable Mini-Farm E24

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Growing Pain - Pricing, Crops, and Sales: Lessons from a First Year Farmer - Farm Startup - Episode 32

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Adapting to Thrive: A Farmer's Recession Playbook - The Profitable Mini-Farm E23

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The 7 Biggest Challenges Facing Market Farmers - Farm Startup - Episode 31

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Carrot Cashflow: Cucumbers, From Hobby to Business: The Journey of a Niche Seed Seller (CC48)

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Weathering the Storm: A Farmer's Tale of Resilience - The Profitable Mini-Farm E22

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The Long Road to Success: A Farmer to Farmer Conversation - Farm Startup - Alec Smith - Episode 30

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The Challenges of Farmer's Markets and Expanding Farm Business - Farm Startup - Episode 29