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--- finca_verde:food_production_plan [2024/11/09 15:47] – [Table] aimeejulia
+++ finca_verde:food_production_plan [2024/11/09 15:59] (current) – [Seasonal Planting Overview] aimeejulia
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 To meet dietary needs while considering water constraints, the plan includes a mix of annual and perennial crops, strategically chosen for their resilience in arid conditions. The growing season is divided into four main periods: winter, spring, summer, and autumn, with crops adjusted for optimal productivity and water efficiency.
-**Winter (December – February)**: Spinach, kale, leeks, carrots, and herbs like rosemary thrive in cooler weather. Root vegetables such as beets and radishes grow well with minimal irrigation.
-**Spring (March – May)**: Lettuce, peas, onions, garlic, and strawberries provide fresh produce, while artichokes and other perennials like rhubarb begin to yield. Targeted drip irrigation helps conserve water as temperatures rise.
-**Summer (June – August)**: Drought-tolerant crops like tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and beans are ideal. Olives, figs, and pomegranates also flourish, needing limited watering. Mulching and efficient irrigation are crucial to reduce evaporation.
-**Autumn (September – November)**: Crops like pumpkins, turnips, and leafy greens are planted as temperatures cool, supported by natural rainfall. Apple, pear, and fig trees also provide valuable autumn produce.
 ==== Detailed Planting Plan and Requirements ====
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 The table below details the planting plan, including the crop name, planting season, the amount of produce needed **per year per person**, the number of plants required, land space required, and the estimated water needs.
-^ Crop Name       ^ Planting Season           ^ Yield Needed (kg)         ^ Plants Required     ^ Typical Spacing (cm)  ^ Area Needed (m²)  ^ Water per Plant (liters/season)  ^ Total Water (liters/year)  ^ Additional Information                                                       | Finca Verde Notes                                                            |
+^ Crop Name       ^ Planting Season           ^ Yield Needed (kg)         ^ Plants Required     ^ Typical Spacing (cm)  ^ Area Needed (m²)  ^ Water per Plant (liters/season)  ^ Total Water (liters/year)  ^ Additional Information                                                       ^ Finca Verde Notes                                                            ^
 | Potatoes        | Spring, Autumn            | 300 kg                    | 200-300             | 30 x 30               | 18-27             | 25-30                            | 5,000-9,000                | Key source of carbohydrates; store well for winter.                          |                                                                              |
 | Winter Squash   | Spring                    | 100-150 kg                | 50-70               | 100 x 100             | 50-70             | 50-60                            | 2,500-4,200                | High-water needs; mulch to retain moisture.                                  |                                                                              |
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 | Herbs           | Year-Round                | N/A                       | 5-10 plants each    | 20 x 20               | 0.5               | 5-10                             | 25-100                     | Minimal water needed; drought-resistant herbs.                               | wild herbs available as well as cultivated herbs in pots (need audit)        |
-Total Land Area and Water Requirements
+==== Total Land Area and Water Requirements ====
 The total land area required per person is approximately 350-500 m². This includes adequate space for annual crops, perennial trees, and bushes, with room for pathways and crop rotations.