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Site and Seed Selection
- Capurro Farms
- Green Giant
- Topless
- Western Express
In farming, one of the first steps is selecting an appropriate site. We look for locations that offer nutrient-dense soil, good air, proper drainage and easy access for workers and equipment. On a new piece of land, it can take up to 2-3 years to fully determine the ideal combination of crop, seed variety, and location that allows a grower to maximize the full potential of a crop.
Crop rotation (the sequence of different crops on the same piece of ground from one time of the year to the next) has a significant influence on quality, consistency, disease, insect pressure and yields.
Variety selection is another factor in determining what we grow. Some types of seeds grow better than others in certain areas, depending on factors such as soil and microclimates. Most crops have seed varieties that have been developed for various climates and regions. There are certain types of seeds that tolerate difficult, cold winters and high heat summer conditions. We are constantly going through the process of testing new varieties on our land to pinpoint the desired combination.
Once the ideal growing location and seed variety has been determined, we conduct soil and water analysis to compete the selection process. Providing crops with ample clean water and soil nutrition during the growing process is essential to providing our customers with fresh, high quality vegetables.
