Kari Autero's answer is quite solid. In addition, as an expert in foods nobody knows about, I'd add a few gems for anyone seeking to diversify their Finnish (or other cold-climate) gardens. read more
In Finland you can’t grow very many fruits, because the growing season is quite short and even the summers aren’t actually hot. July is the warmest month and the average temperature in Finland is 15,6 C (60,08 F). In the south it’s about 17 C ( 62,6 F) and in the north about 12–13 C (53,6–55,4 F). read more
Post by JuliaB » Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:46 am Swish chard comes up nice and easy, I did not start it indoors and it grew great. read more
Barley, wheat, hay, oats, rye, sugar beets, and potatoes. Finland also raises an assortment of livestock such as Large numbers of poultry, cattle, hogs, reindeer, and sheep. read more