{"id":202,"date":"2022-11-29T16:19:43","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T16:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/terrascope2026.wpengine.com\/?page_id=202"},"modified":"2022-12-01T21:06:21","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T21:06:21","slug":"crop-selection-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/terrascope2026.mit.edu\/?page_id=202","title":{"rendered":"Crop Selection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\nvar view_footnotes = function() {\n  var footnotes = document.getElementsByClassName(\"footnotes_h\");\n  while(0<footnotes.length) {\n    footnotes[0].classList.add(\"footnotes_v\");\n    footnotes[0].classList.remove(\"footnotes_h\");\n  };\n};\nvar cropClick = function(e) {\n  e = e.target;\n  while(!e.classList.contains(\"crop\")) {\n    e = e.parentElement;\n  };\n  var descs = e.getElementsByClassName(\"crop_desc\");\n  for(var i = 0;i<descs.length;i++) {\n    if(descs[i].classList.contains(\"vis\")) descs[i].classList.remove(\"vis\");\n    else descs[i].classList.add(\"vis\");\n  };\n};\n<\/script><\/p>\n<style>\ndiv.footnotes_h {\n  display: none;\n}\ndiv.footnotes_v {\n  display: block;\n}\nspan.reference {\n  color: #00000081;\n}\ndiv.document {\n  font-weight: 400;\n}\n.crop_title {\n  cursor: pointer;\n}\n.crop_title:hover {\n  color: #688dc5;\n}\n.crop_desc {\n  display: none;\n}\n.crop_desc.vis {\n  display: block;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p><strong>Preface:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"document\">\nStudents and adults working with student groups can use the following list to identify crops they wish to grow. The description for each crop lists its upsides and possible issues, as well as Din\u00e9 cultural context and usage suggestions for some crops. Not all crops listed are suitable for every growing situation, but all of the crops listed should be simple enough to grow within the Navajo Nation by children. This information is only intended to be used as a starting point for planning a garden; more research on best practices for growing specific plants and varieties may be necessary to adapt to individual needs. The following information is also intended as baseline research for content to be included in the educational booklet outlined in our solution proposal.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Three Sisters Crops:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<div class=\"crop\">\n<li><b class=\"crop_title\">Corn<\/b>\n<ul>\n<div class=\"crop_desc\">\n<li>Corn is an important crop for the Din\u00e9 both culturally and nutritionally <span class=\"reference\">[1, pg. 37]<\/span>. Dry grain varieties (flint, dent, and flour corns) are a highly productive and easily stored dietary staple. Grown using the Three Sisters method, corn\u2019s tall, sturdy stalks act as a trellis for the beans to climb and can serve as windbreaks in the field <span class=\"reference\">[2, pg. 1]<\/span>. Pollinated by the wind, corn can successfully produce a crop in areas with low pollinator populations <span class=\"reference\">[3]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>Wind pollination has its downsides, however, as the wind\u2019s ability to transfer corn pollen over long distances may lead to crossbreeding with nearby commercial corn varieties without proper precautions <span class=\"reference\">[3][4]<\/span>. This would interfere with seed saving and could lead to legal action if a patented variety contaminates the corn <span class=\"reference\">[3]<\/span>. Commercial corn populations also increase the likelihood of disease transmission <span class=\"reference\">[5]<\/span>. Finally, while typically drought- and heat-tolerant, corn requires a lot of land and nutrients to produce well <span class=\"reference\">[6]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<p> \tA flour corn variety historically grown by the Din\u00e9 is Robin\u2019s Egg corn, which comes in several colors and does well in dry soils <span class=\"reference\">[7]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"crop\">\n<li><strong class=\"crop_title\">Pole Beans<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<div class=\"crop_desc\">\n<li><b><\/b>Beans are another staple crop that, when dried, are easy to store and use. They are a good source of protein on their own, and when combined with corn and squash, the three crops provide all of the necessary macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, etc). Bean plants\u2019 vines also help anchor corn in strong winds. In the presence of certain soil microbes, bean plants increase the nitrogen content of the soil, helping to stave off the long-term loss of fertility created by repeatedly growing crops in the same place <span class=\"reference\">[2, pg. 1][5]<\/span>. This is particularly helpful for heavily-feeding crops like corn, hence beans\u2019 role in the Three Sisters method <span class=\"reference\">[2, pg. 1]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>Pole beans should not be confused with bush beans, which grow differently and are therefore less suitable for Three Sisters planting <span class=\"reference\">[2, pg. 1]<\/span>. Beans should not be planted near onion-family plants, kale, chard, or cabbage <span class=\"reference\">[8]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"crop\">\n<li><b class=\"crop_title\">Winter Squash<\/b>\n<ul>\n<div class=\"crop_desc\">\n<li>Winter squash, the final member of Three Sisters plantings, is another dietary staple. As part of the Three Sisters, squash\u2019s large leaves and sprawling horizontal vines act as a living mulch for the corn and bean plants. This suppresses weeds and helps to keep the soil moist <span class=\"reference\">[2, pg. 1]<\/span>. Left whole, squash stores well for many months, with some varieties\u2019 shelf lives surpassing a year under proper conditions <span class=\"reference\">[9][10]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>Some species of winter squash are prone to crossbreeding, which can make it difficult to save genetically pure seeds of a specific variety <span class=\"reference\">[3]<\/span>. The Din\u00e9 traditionally grow Hubbard squash varieties <span class=\"reference\">[11]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"crop\">\n<li><b class=\"crop_title\">Melons - An Optional Addition<\/b>\n<ul>\n<div class=\"crop_desc\">\n<li>Historically, Din\u00e9 people often added melons to their Three Sisters plantings <span class=\"reference\">[12]<\/span>. Melon vines can also replace winter squash in the plantings, if desired <span class=\"reference\">[2, pg. 1]<\/span>. Some varieties of melons, particularly watermelons, tolerate drought and heat well despite their high water content <span class=\"reference\">[13]<\/span>. While extreme weather sometimes reduces yields and causes cosmetic blemishes, it often results in sweeter fruit <span class=\"reference\">[14]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>Though delicious, melons are not a staple food. They generally have a short shelf life, worsened by the fact that they don\u2019t preserve well via processing (an exception is so-called \u201cwinter watermelons\u201d which can stay good for many months if undamaged <span class=\"reference\">[15]<\/span>). Pollination can be an issue, as melon plants tend to have a lot of flowers die off before they can be pollinated. As for seed saving, melons have similar difficulties as winter squash in terms of the risk of different varieties hybridizing <span class=\"reference\">[3]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Other Crops<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<div class=\"crop\">\n<li><b class=\"crop_title\">Peaches<\/b>\n<ul>\n<div class=\"crop_desc\">\n<li>Din\u00e9 people historically grew peaches in orchards. Though colonists destroyed many of the original trees, some peaches of the traditional variety remain <span class=\"reference\">[16]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>It takes three to four years to produce fruit, which could be an interesting multi-year project for students <span class=\"reference\">[17]<\/span>. Peaches have a low shelf life; however, one can process the fruit by canning or freezing to preserve them for longer.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"crop\">\n<li><b class=\"crop_title\">Wheat<\/b>\n<ul>\n<div class=\"crop_desc\">\n<li>Wheat is an easy to grow crop that has been used as a staple grain for millennia. It consistently produces high yields <span class=\"reference\">[18]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>Wheat generally requires large amounts of land and is somewhat difficult to harvest or process on a non-commercial scale. This labor-intensive process could be an interesting project for children to learn about. Another downside is that wheat is not a traditional component of the Din\u00e9 diet.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"crop\">\n<li><b class=\"crop_title\">Chickpeas<\/b>\n<ul>\n<div class=\"crop_desc\">\n<li>Chickpeas are a type of legume, which makes them a good source of protein. These are harvested after drying; however, they can be eaten fresh as well. Drying the chickpeas makes them keep for a long time. Similarly to beans, chickpeas help increase the nitrogen content of the soil. Chickpeas would grow well in the Din\u00e9 soil and climate <span class=\"reference\">[19][20]<\/span>. They are not native to the region, and they grow in the summer <span class=\"reference\">[21]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"crop\">\n<li><b class=\"crop_title\">Carrots<\/b>\n<ul>\n<div class=\"crop_desc\">\n<li>Carrots are fast growers, which is helpful considering that this cold-tolerant crop is typically grown in the spring or fall <span class=\"reference\">[22]<\/span>. Once harvested, they are easily stored in a root cellar <span class=\"reference\">[23]<\/span>. In addition to being widely eaten as fresh food, they are easily incorporated into other dishes such as soups <span class=\"reference\">[24]<\/span>. Planting onion-family plants nearby can help reduce carrot pests. Carrots also do well growing near sage, rosemary, and cabbage <span class=\"reference\">[8]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"crop\">\n<li><b class=\"crop_title\">Cool-Weather Greens<\/b>\n<ul>\n<div class=\"crop_desc\">\n<li>Cool-weather greens include chard, kale, cabbage, spinach and other dark, leafy greens that grow best in the spring and fall. Some can even be grown through the winter in particularly warm areas like the Southwest and\/or with season-extension techniques. These plants tend to grow quickly, especially since the leaves are harvested rather than waiting for the plant to fruit <span class=\"reference\">[25][26][27][28][29]<\/span>. Most greens usually do well when planted together <span class=\"reference\">[8]<\/span>. They are also very nutritious, containing high concentrations of a variety of vitamins and minerals <span class=\"reference\">[26][27][28]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>Unfortunately, greens tend to have a short shelf life (cabbage is an exception, as it can keep for months in a root cellar <span class=\"reference\">[25]<\/span>). Luckily, their quick growth cycle enables near-constant harvest, especially with multiple staggered plantings <span class=\"reference\">[27][28][29]<\/span>. Additionally, unlike lettuce, these greens are often eaten cooked; they can thus be frozen and cooked at a later date without a noticeable loss of texture. Greens are not traditionally a significant part of the Din\u00e9 diet, but eating greens could therefore help supplement vitamins and minerals not otherwise available <span class=\"reference\">[30][31]<\/span>. Finally, as cool-weather plants, greens need fairly constant moisture and will quickly wilt or bolt (flower and become inedible) when exposed to high heat <span class=\"reference\">[26][27][28][29]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Herbs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<div class=\"crop\">\n<li><b class=\"crop_title\">Basil<\/b>\n<ul>\n<div class=\"crop_desc\">\n<li>Basil\u2019s many varieties can be used to add flavor to foods, especially potatoes, corn, carrots, white beans, curries, and pesto <span class=\"reference\">[33]<\/span>. Basil likes moist conditions; growing basil takes one inch of water per week (half the amount as growing a stalk of corn) <span class=\"reference\">[32][34][35]<\/span>. Under the right conditions, basil is extremely productive. Once harvested, it is best stored frozen in order to preserve flavor. Basil plants like heat but cannot tolerate the cold <span class=\"reference\">[32]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"crop\">\n<li><b class=\"crop_title\">Rosemary<\/b>\n<ul>\n<div class=\"crop_desc\">\n<li>Rosemary grows to be a large shrub under the right conditions. It has low watering needs, preferring well-drained soil and disliking constant moisture <span class=\"reference\">[36]<\/span>. If planted nearby, it helps repel pests from cabbage, carrots, and beans <span class=\"reference\">[8]<\/span>. Rosemary goes well with chicken, pork, squash, potatoes, and in soups and stews <span class=\"reference\">[33]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>Despite being drought-tolerant, rosemary tends to prefer moderate to high humidity. Additionally, it is difficult to grow from seed, especially since it is fairly slow-growing <span class=\"reference\">[36]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"crop\">\n<li><b class=\"crop_title\">Thyme<\/b>\n<ul>\n<div class=\"crop_desc\">\n<li>Thyme is a drought tolerant herb, so much so that it won\u2019t grow in soil that is too wet. It tends to grow low and wide, so it can also be used as a groundcover <span class=\"reference\">[37]<\/span>. When cooking, it goes well with squash, carrots, and other winter vegetables, as well as lamb and poultry <span class=\"reference\">[33][38]<\/span>. Like many aromatic herbs, thyme helps repel pests, especially cabbage moths <span class=\"reference\">[8][39]<\/span>. After harvesting, thyme stores well fresh in the refrigerator or freezer or dried in an airtight container <span class=\"reference\">[37]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>Thyme tends to be difficult to grow from seed; it\u2019s easier to start with a plant <span class=\"reference\">[37]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"crop\">\n<li><b class=\"crop_title\">Sage (Culinary)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<div class=\"crop_desc\">\n<li>Culinary sage prefers drier soils; it doesn\u2019t do well with constant moisture <span class=\"reference\">[40]<\/span>. It helps to repel pests from cabbage, kale, and carrots <span class=\"reference\">[8]<\/span>. Sage goes well with potatoes, beans, chicken, and fatty meats like goose and oily fish <span class=\"reference\">[33]<\/span>. Though drought-resistant when mature, sage seedlings need frequent watering. Sage tastes best when used fresh, but it preserves reasonably well via freezing, refrigeration, or drying <span class=\"reference\">[40]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"crop\">\n<li><b class=\"crop_title\">Chives<\/b>\n<ul>\n<div class=\"crop_desc\">\n<li>A member of the onion family, chives are usually used as a garnish. They are drought- and cold-tolerant perennials, and they can replant themselves if allowed to produce seed. They go dormant during periods of hot weather but return once things cool down. If planted nearby, chives repel pests from carrots, peas, tomatoes, and fruit as well as improving other crops\u2019 flavor <span class=\"reference\">[8][41]<\/span>. Chives should be used fresh or frozen to flavor fish, root vegetables, or anything that needs a hint of onion <span class=\"reference\">[33][41]<\/span>. The flowers can also be eaten <span class=\"reference\">[41]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"crop\">\n<li><b class=\"crop_title\">Cilantro (Coriander)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<div class=\"crop_desc\">\n<li>Cilantro, the fresh green herb most often used as a garnish, and coriander, the spice, are the leaves and seeds of the same plant. Cilantro plants quickly bolt and become inedible in the heat, but this allows the plants to produce seeds much faster. Seedlings need to be kept moist with about 1 inch of water per week, but this amount should be reduced as the plants mature <span class=\"reference\">[42]<\/span>. Best used fresh, cilantro goes well with soups, root vegetables, and corn. Coriander, meanwhile, goes well with meat, poultry, potatoes, and some fruits <span class=\"reference\">[33]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To reiterate, this list is not intended to be a complete list of drought-tolerant crops or of crops that could be grown within the Navajo Nation. Certain plants were excluded from this list for a variety of reasons, including being difficult to grow or harvest, drought or heat sensitivity, the produce being widely and cheaply available nearby, potential dangers to children, and a lack of culinary flexibility. 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ESV Online. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/esv.literalword.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/esv.literalword.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[19] Oplinger, E., Hardman, L., Oelke, E., Kaminski, A., Schulte, E., &amp; Doll, J. (2020). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chickpea<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Purdue.edu. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hort.purdue.edu\/newcrop\/afcm\/chickpea.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/hort.purdue.edu\/newcrop\/afcm\/chickpea.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[20] <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growing chickpea in Victoria - Agriculture<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2020, June 23). Agriculture Victoria. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/agriculture.vic.gov.au\/crops-and-horticulture\/grains-pulses-and-cereals\/growing-grains-pulses-and-cereals\/growing-chickpea-in-victoria#:~:text=Chickpea%20crops%20are%20best%20suited\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/agriculture.vic.gov.au\/crops-and-horticulture\/grains-pulses-and-cereals\/growing-grains-pulses-and-cereals\/growing-chickpea-in-victoria#:~:text=Chickpea%20crops%20are%20best%20suited<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[21] <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navajo Climate Data<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2019, October 2). Data.gov; LCC Network. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.data.gov\/dataset\/navajo-climate-data\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/catalog.data.gov\/dataset\/navajo-climate-data<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[22] Old Farmer's Almanac. (2019, March 28). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrots<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/carrots\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/carrots<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[23] Newton, S. (2022, August 24). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Root Cellars: Types and Storage Tips<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/content\/root-cellars-types-and-storage-tips\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/content\/root-cellars-types-and-storage-tips<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[24] Thomas, L. (2022). [Interview].<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[25] Old Farmer's Almanac. (n.d.). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cabbage<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/cabbage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/cabbage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[26] Old Farmer's Almanac. (2019b, July 19). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kale<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/kale\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/kale<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[27] Old Farmer's Almanac. (2019a, February 28). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spinach<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/spinach\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/spinach<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[28] Old Farmer's Almanac. (n.d.). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swiss Chard<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Almanac.com. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/swiss-chard\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/swiss-chard<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[29] Old Farmer's Almanac. (2019c, July). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arugula<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/arugula\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/arugula<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[30] Francis, B. (2022). [Interview].<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[31] Jessica, S. (2020, July 16). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chi\u2019shie Farms Growing Navajo Food System during Covid-19<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Grand Canyon Trust. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandcanyontrust.org\/blog\/chishie-farms-growing-navajo-food-system-during-covid-19\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.grandcanyontrust.org\/blog\/chishie-farms-growing-navajo-food-system-during-covid-19<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[32] Old Farmer's Almanac. (2019e, September 2). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basil<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/basil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/basil<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[33] PennState Extension. (n.d.). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food Herb &amp; Spice Pairing Chart<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The Pennsylvania State University.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[34] Lambton, C. (n.d.). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ultimate Guide to Growing, Caring for &amp; Harvesting Basil Plants<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Www.fiskars.com. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiskars.com\/en-us\/gardening-and-yard-care\/ideas-and-how-tos\/planting-and-prep\/growing-basil-planting-and-harvesting#:~:text=Basil%20likes%20to%20stay%20moist\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.fiskars.com\/en-us\/gardening-and-yard-care\/ideas-and-how-tos\/planting-and-prep\/growing-basil-planting-and-harvesting#:~:text=Basil%20likes%20to%20stay%20moist<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[35] Old Farmer's Almanac. (2019d, July 5). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corn<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/corn\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/corn<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[36] Old Farmer's Almanac. (n.d.-b). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rosemary<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/rosemary\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/rosemary<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[37] Old Farmer's Almanac. (n.d.-c). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyme<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/thyme\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/thyme<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[38] <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyme, Armenian \u2013 Curio Spice Company<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (n.d.). Curiospice.com. Retrieved December 1, 2022, from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/curiospice.com\/collections\/herbs-leaves-flowers\/products\/thyme-armenian\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/curiospice.com\/collections\/herbs-leaves-flowers\/products\/thyme-armenian<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[39] Kanuckel, A. (2022, May 17). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Plants That Are Known To Keep The Bugs Away<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Farmers\u2019 Almanac. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmersalmanac.com\/what-to-plant-to-keep-bugs-away-24734\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.farmersalmanac.com\/what-to-plant-to-keep-bugs-away-24734<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[40] Old Farmer's Almanac. (n.d.-c). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sage<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/sage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/sage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[41] Old Farmer's Almanac. (2019c, April 22). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chives<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/chives\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/chives<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[42] Old Farmer's Almanac. (n.d.-b). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cilantro (Coriander)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Almanac.com. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/cilantro-coriander\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/plant\/cilantro-coriander<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n(function() {\nvar crops = document.getElementsByClassName(\"crop\");\nfor(var i = 0;i<crops.length;i++) {\n  var currentCrop = crops[i];\n  var titles = crops[i].getElementsByClassName(\"crop_title\");\n  for(var j = 0;j<titles.length;j++) {\n    titles[j].onclick = cropClick;\n  };\n};\n}());\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preface: Students and adults working with student groups can use the following list to identify crops they wish to grow. The description for each crop lists its upsides and possible issues, as well as Din\u00e9 cultural context and usage suggestions for some crops. 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