The 2024 Old Farmer's Almanac

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Wide rows are a great way for a first-time grain grower to start. With this method, you create 3- to 4-foot-wide beds that are about 18 inches apart. The width depends on how far in you can reach to weed from both sides of the bed and the amount of space that the plants need while they grow. When you plant in wide rows, you never have to walk on th

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A 10x10- or 20x5-foot bed fits nicely in a typical backyard and is manageable for planting and harvesting. Your first harvest of wheat may give you 4 pounds of grain, which will grind into 14 cups of flour—enough for three or four loaves of bread.