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