Getting Started
How to start growing veggies at altitude Here in Nederland, if you’re growing outside, it is wise to grow vegetables and herbs that have no more than a 90-day season. We recommend planting high-altitude, pollinator-friendly, non-GMO, certified organic seeds. We recommend the following seed companies: Botanical Interests, Seeds Trust, Seed Savers, BBB Seeds. When planting, […]
Growing at Elevation
Growing food at elevation provides its own set of challenges (short growing season, marginal soil, extreme weather, pests, etc.) But there are ways to overcome these challenges. Here are a few tips based on years of growing food in Nederland: Soil Soil is the foundation of growing food, so it is important to build and […]