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NWREC Learning Farm

A two-acre learning farm and packing shed demonstration site. The NWREC Learning Farm hosts applied research, demonstrations, and workshops for small-scale vegetable farmers. Variety trials of vegetables and cover crops, workshops on weed management, integrated pest management, soil health, and tractor training have taken place at the NWREC learning farm along with many field days.

December Update:

Currently, we are harvesting and evaluating Brussels sprouts, cabbages, and radicchio.

Cabbages are being weighed, cut in half, then the core lengths are being measured and the cabbage is given an overall marketability rating.

  • An example of a cut Mammoth Red Rock Cabbage being evaluated at the Learning Farm

    Photo: Clint Taylor

  • An example of a cut Wirosa being evaluated at the Learning Farm

    Photo: Clint Taylor

  • An example of a cut Deadon Cabbage being evaluated at the Learning Farm

    Photo: Clint Taylor

November Update:

Seven varieties of Brussels sprouts from three different summer planting dates are being evaluated for winter hardiness. Stalks are being harvested, weighed and evaluated for marketability.

We are looking at the quality of sprouts from the same varieties planted at different dates. This information can help with crop planning by allowing for continued harvest of Brussels sprouts throughout the winter.

  • A whole stalk of Diablo planted July 10th, harvested November 12th

    Photo: Clint Taylor

  • A whole stalk of Diablo planted June 19th, harvested November 12th

    Photo: Clint Taylor

  • A whole stalk of Diablo planted June 11th, harvested November 12th

    Photo: Clint Taylor

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