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The Pecan As a Tree Crop in Michigan
One of the most underlooked tree crops for Michigan and other northern short season areas is the pecan. The pecan has a ton of research behind it. It has the mechanization. It has shakers, crackers, dryers and sorters. It has … Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture, ecology, environment, farming, northern pecan, oil crop, pecan, tree crop
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The Year of the Buffalo Gourd
Of the many crop plants that I grew for my retail nursery, the buffalo gourd was one of the most fascinating. Frequently I searched for perennial versions of common annual food plants like squash. The buffalo gourd fell into this … Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture, buffalo gourd, ecology, edible seeds, oil crop, perennial pumpkin, perennial squash, perennial vine, saponins, sustainability
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