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