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more seasons from compostable seedling trays at our farmFor years we treated seedling trays as disposable. They were cheap, made of rigid plastic, and ended up cracked or algae-coated after a season or two in the…
Light, Heat and Harvest on a Winter Morning at WhyNot FarmBy mid-January, the days in Chuckey are short and the air carries a sharpness that cuts through every layer of clothing. Inside the greenhouses, however, the…
Who shapes the young hands behind our packing lineFor generations, farming families have passed down the rhythm of the harvest through shared work at the wash table, the cooler, and the packing shed. At our…
Hand-Harvesting Citter Herbs: A Choice We Stand BehindAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, the day begins before the sun crests the ridges. Our crew steps into the greenhouses with sharp snips and shallow crates,…
Storm-Proofing Low Tunnels and Row Covers for Australian ConditionsStorm season in Australia does not follow a neat calendar. A market gardener in Hobart might be wrestling with a southerly buster in November, while a Brisbane…
Keeping Our Greenhouses Toasty After Sundown with Thermal CurtainsPicture a winter night in Chuckey, Tennessee, the thermometer dipping toward the low single digits, condensation frosting along the steel ribs of our…
Same-day order cut-off times at WhyNot FarmPicture a chef in Fitzroy finalising the day's menu, a home cook in Paddington wanting fresh herbs for a weeknight dinner, and a café owner in Fortitude Valley…
What a Restaurant Grade Head of Lettuce Really Looks LikeWalk into the kitchen of any serious bistro in Surry Hills or Fitzroy, and the first thing the head chef inspects before service is the produce delivery.…
Why Basil Belongs Beside Lettuce in a Shared BedLettuce and basil make a productive partnership in a garden bed, planter or carefully designed hydroponic growing area. Their differences are useful: lettuce…
How To Adjust pH In Deep Water Culture SystemsDeep water culture (DWC) can produce fast, clean growth because plant roots remain suspended in oxygenated nutrient solution. Lettuce, basil, coriander, Asian…