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Pork
intermediate difficulty · hardiness zones 1–13
- Methods
- traditional
- Planting window
- Year-round reference
- Greenhouse
- Not required
- Compact variant
- Not noted
Production planning estimate
Plan around lb dressed weight per pig
A starting estimate is 150 lb dressed weight per pig. That means one pig is a reasonable first unit to plan for, then adjust for your climate, practices, and household demand.
Space guideline
200 sq ft per pig
Starting plan
— pigs
Planning note: Typically raised from spring to fall and butchered around six months old. Plan for feed, shelter, fencing, and processing logistics.