GROWER'S LIBRARY

A downloadable, printable (PDF) version of our Broadfork Applications Comparison Chart.

Here's a line drawing of the 920 Broadfork (#9061) for you to color in, from Johnny's Selected Seeds' Coloring Book.

Here's a demo on how to use Johnny's broadforks for loosening and aerating the seed bed while maintaining soil structure, and for harvest, depending on the design. Shown is the 727 Hardpan Broadfork, a model designed specifically for tougher soils with a few rocks or clay — anywhere you might bend a tine with one of our standard, round-tine broadforks.

Follow these guidelines for best success when direct seeding crops into the garden or field: covers benefits, materials needed, bed prep basics, recommendations for sowing to thinning, and how to address common post-germination issues the grower may encounter.

Having reached our 50th anniversary, Johnny's mission to serve small-scale organic farmers and gardeners holds firm. But seed breeding and trialing aren't our only passions... here's a brief history of tool development at Johnny's.

Johnny's Guide to Small-scale Bed Preparation Tools explains how to use right-sized tools designed from the ground up for smaller-scale growers and home gardeners.

Learn when to harvest carrots and options for post-harvest handling and storage from the carrot experts at Johnny's Selected Seeds. Recommendations and tips for choosing varieties that store best and maintain good carrot flavor and eating quality, how to harvest to minimize damage, methods for preparing your carrot crop for optimal shelf life, and ideal ranges of temperature and humidity conditions during storage.

4 Keys to Successful Carrot Culture, from the carrot research and trialing team at Johnny's Selected Seeds : 1) Preparation of the carrot bed, soil composition and tilth; 2) Spacing of carrot bed rows; 3) Weeding timing and techniques; and 4) Watering and irrigation.

A historical overview of our company, from the earliest vision of founder Rob Johnston, Jr, to becoming a 100% employee-owned crop breeder and purveyor of seeds, plants, tools, supplies, and technical growing information, all predicated on best-in-class customer service. Feeding friends and family for over 5 decades.

Watch Johnny's instructive and informative videos, on topics ranging from how to plant, cultivate, and harvest your crops, to using our unique line of slow tools and supplies, for effectively marketing your produce.

Guidelines, specifics, and variety recommendations on best storage practices — temperature, humidity, and optimal shelf life — for enjoyment of classic storage crops such as roots and tubers like rutabagas, beets, turnip, cabbage, winter squash, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and leeks, well into the winter months.

Catch up on all the news about Johnny's from widely varying sources: local and regional to national news outlets, industry experts, podcasters, and journalists.