Courtesy of Roxanne C., co-author, SPIN-Farming, Philadelphia, PAÂ SPIN-Farming is frequently regarded as an urban farming application,and its advantages there are clear. It greatly reduces the amount of land needed for commercial crop production, which makes it easily integrated into the built environment. It is also non-mechanized and organic-based, which...
Courtesy of Roxanne C., co-author, SPIN-Farming, Philadelphia, PA The commonly accepted definition of a high-value crop is one that generates more revenue per acre than a conventional grain crop. SPIN’s definition is much more specific: a high-value crop is one that is worth $100 gross per harvest per bed. Characteristics that...
Courtesy of Roxanne C., co-author, SPIN-Farming, Philadelphia PA Relay cropping is often confused with crop rotation, but its meaning and purpose are much different. Crop rotation is the sequential growing of different crops in the same area from season to season. It is used to maintain soil health and control...
Courtesy of Roxanne C., co-author, SPIN-Farming, Philadelphia, PA Knowing the advantages to the standard size bed will get you a long way towards understanding the SPIN-Farming system. A standard size bed measures 2 feet wide by 25 feet long. Its width is easily straddled with the legs, making hand work...
