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?* 1 acre ½ acre ⅛ acre ¼ acre 2. Approximately how many pounds of carrots were harvested from a small strip of the garden?* 200 lbs 120 lbs 50 lbs 80 lbs 3. What is the key to preventing potatoes from rotting in storage?* Washing them before storing Storing them in sunlight Curing them properly Freezing them immediately 4. Why is corn planted in a square plot instead of rows?* It tastes better It grows faster It pollinates better It uses less water 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 increase sunlight exposure To prevent pests To make harvesting easier only To improve drainage and reduce fungus 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?* One large harvest instead of succession planting Buying most food from stores Daily harvesting of small amounts Growing only fruits 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?* 6 months 1 year 3 months 10 months This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.