How big? (m2/year/middle_aged_person)

Posted by Charles Finn on November 30, 2013 at 2:33am

We're looking at turning an area of grass and gum trees into a food forest.

Many books say starting too big is a common problem ("design big, start small"). Does anyone have any war stories to pass on ("We started with xxxm2 and it was too much / wish we'd been more ambitious")?  This is for a middle-aged couple working full time in the city, living on 1Ha in Kirwee (west of Christchurch).

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  • Andy November 30, 2013 at 4:40am

    Hello Charles,

    I would say 650 - 700 qm (one complete cluster) is do-able for one man/woman per year.
    See my manual http://goo.gl/OkrQH

    Andy

    • Charles Finn > Andy November 30, 2013 at 11:28am

      Thanks Andy. I found your manual very interesting, especially the sections on choosing plants, preparing the ground, and planting.

      Charles

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