LAND OPPORTUNITY: TURN-KEY ORGANIC FARMING AT ALM FARM – SOOKE, BC We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. ABOUT THE LAND Up to 1 acre of fields (plus 1 or 2 greenhouses) are available for lease at ALM Organic Farm, a 10-acre organic farm located in Sooke on Vancouver Island, BC. Certified organic since 1994, it is the longest-standing certified organic farm on the Island! The farm grows outstanding produce, herbs and flowers, as well as certified organic, open-pollinated, locally-adapted seeds for their seed company, Full Circle...
ALM Farm Planting Calendar. January Inventory seeds Order seeds, seed potatoes, strawberry plants Collect manure for compost Prune peaches and make sure they’re covered against peach leaf curl Weed rhubarb. Sea soil and ash on rhubarb, cover with remay Weeks 3 & 4 Seed in trays/pots: snap peas, spinach, bok choi, broccoli raab, salad brassica’s (arugula, mizuna, etc), celeriac (W) and celery, perennial arugula, parsley Direct Seed (cold frame): spinach, Japanese turnips* radish*, cilantro, dill, chervil, claytonia, mache, salad brassicas Direct Seed (outside): broad beans February Turn beds if weather permits Weed and divide perennials Prune apples and pears Plant fruit trees Side dress garlic and raspberries with compost Weeks 1 & 2 Seed in trays/pots: +spinach and other greens...
