Resources Online Training How a 1/8 Acre Garden Feeds a Family of 6 ALL YEAR! Name* First Last Email* 1. How much land do Michelle and Cody use to grow a year’s worth of food?* ½ acre 1 acre ⅛ acre ¼ acre 2. Approximately how many pounds of carrots were harvested from a small strip of the garden?* 120 lbs 80 lbs 50 lbs 200 lbs 3. What is the key to preventing potatoes from rotting in storage?* Freezing them immediately Curing them properly Storing them in sunlight Washing them before storing 4. Why is corn planted in a square plot instead of rows?* It uses less water It pollinates better It grows faster It tastes better 5. How do they remove dried beans from their pods efficiently?* By hand peeling each one Using a machine Crushing them with a tractor Whacking pillowcases filled with pods 6. Why are sweet potatoes grown in raised beds?* To prevent pests To improve drainage and reduce fungus To make harvesting easier only To increase sunlight exposure 7. How long are butternut squash cured before storage?* 2 days 1 week 2 week 1 month 8. What is one major strategy they use to simplify gardening and food preservation?* Growing only fruits Buying most food from stores Daily harvesting of small amounts One large harvest instead of succession planting 9. Why should onions and potatoes not be stored together?* They attract pests They require different temperatures They cause each other to spoil faster They take up too much space 10. How long were carrots able to be stored using their method?* 3 months 1 year 10 months 6 months This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.