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USDA Zones for Andean Root and Tuber Crops

Posted on July 21, 2018November 7, 2020 by bill
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One of the most common types of questions that I get is also the most vexing: What is the USDA zone for <plant>? USDA Zones have a very specific and narrow application, but they get used for all sorts of inappropriate things.  The only thing that a USDA zone can really tell you is whether […]

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Podcast #7: Doug Strong of Windmill Hill Farm

Posted on July 20, 2018 by bill
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Jul

In this episode of the Cultivariable podcast, I talk with potato breeder Doug Strong.  Doug specializes in breeding diploid potatoes and has produced a bunch of really interesting varieties that are well known by Andean potato enthusiasts, such as Big Dog, Black Hornet, Yellow Dog, and Strawberry Timepiece. Due to background noise, I had to […]

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Podcast #6: Joseph Lofthouse

Posted on July 5, 2018July 5, 2018 by bill
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In this episode of the Cultivariable podcast, I talk with farmer and freelance plant breeder Joseph Lofthouse.  Joseph is well known for his landrace plant breeding, a method that he has popularized and applies to an astounding 100 species of food plants.  We talk about his breeding philosophy and how he has used it to […]

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      • Oca
      • Ulluco
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