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What veggies should my son grow?
Posted on 3/10/24 at 5:12 pm
Posted on 3/10/24 at 5:12 pm
So last year my son planted, cared for and harvested jalapeños and tomatoes. All in pots. This year he wants to expand and since he did well with tending to them last year I told him I’d build him a bigger above ground container setup. I’m thinking 4-6 categories or varieties . Maybe 20-25 plants. What are some good options that can grow together but are a little more advanced, he’s 10 so nothing too crazy. He wants carrots, jalapeños, tomatoes (cherry/grape and some slicers), onions and cilantro, he likes making his own salsa 
I have no idea how easy/difficult carrots are or if they can grow with the aforementioned, he doesn’t even like them so this probably won’t happen. I was thinking about building in a 45° angle wire fence for some cucumbers. Would build upon this every year.
I have no idea how easy/difficult carrots are or if they can grow with the aforementioned, he doesn’t even like them so this probably won’t happen. I was thinking about building in a 45° angle wire fence for some cucumbers. Would build upon this every year. 
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Posted on 3/10/24 at 6:04 pm to VanRIch
radishes are easy, foolproof and 100% guaranteed to produce
Posted on 3/10/24 at 6:32 pm to VanRIch
Some mixed greens would be easy and can be cut, fertilized, and cut again. Easily grown from seed and the radishes can grow with them.
I used to grow a wide row of mixed greens, beets, and radishes. I'd let them get to a decent size, cut them off about an inch or so above the ground, sprinkle some black cow over the row, water it in, and harvest it all again in a few weeks. I'd just pull the radishes and baby beets I wanted.
I used to grow a wide row of mixed greens, beets, and radishes. I'd let them get to a decent size, cut them off about an inch or so above the ground, sprinkle some black cow over the row, water it in, and harvest it all again in a few weeks. I'd just pull the radishes and baby beets I wanted.
This post was edited on 3/10/24 at 6:35 pm
Posted on 3/10/24 at 8:32 pm to LegendInMyMind
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Some mixed greens would be easy and can be cut, fertilized, and cut again.
Most greens, especially lettuces and spinach don't do well once the weather warms up. The only green leafy plants I grew were Swiss Chard since they are heat tolerant and will not bolt (go to seed and get bitter) when the weather warms.
Collard, turnip and mustard greens really taste much better when exposed to cool/cold temperatures and make a great fall addition. Same with leaf lettuces and spinach.
Posted on 3/10/24 at 8:40 pm to VanRIch
I did carrots as a kid and went to check one and it was so sweet I grabbed the garden hose and just about ate them all.
That was a highlight for me. bugs destroyed my strawberries. Cucumbers was also a good outcome. I built a trellis from some junk material, and it worked out well.
That was a highlight for me. bugs destroyed my strawberries. Cucumbers was also a good outcome. I built a trellis from some junk material, and it worked out well.
Posted on 3/10/24 at 8:47 pm to gumbo2176
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Most greens, especially lettuces and spinach don't do well once the weather warms up. The only green leafy plants I grew were Swiss Chard since they are heat tolerant and will not bolt (go to seed and get bitter) when the weather warms.
You're right to an extent. I always planted them early, but used a mesclun mix (leafy lettuce and certain types of mustard). Cutting it young lets you get more out of it longer into the warm season. With the wide row and in a shady area I could harvest three times off the same row before it played out. It was the easiet, just take a butcher's knife right above the ground. It bounced back quickly with just a sprinkle of black cow or regular compost.
ETA: This was for salad type greens. I'd mix in some spinach, too.
This post was edited on 3/10/24 at 8:49 pm
Posted on 3/10/24 at 10:27 pm to VanRIch
In south Louisiana, carrots do best as a winter crop for me. For summer, eggplant and okra are pretty easy. Big though.
Posted on 3/11/24 at 6:54 am to Rick9Plus
Here's what's usually in my spring/summer garden:
Cucumbers
Green Beans----both pole and bush varieties
Tomatoes
Peppers-----Bell, jalapeno, serrano, habanero
Okra----Clemson spineless variety
Eggplant-----Ichiban and standard purple types
Summer Squash----zucchini and yellow crook neck
Swiss Chard-----Fordhook Giant and Bright Lights
Soybeans for making Edamame
Herbs----Sweet Basil, Rosemary, Thyme, Oregno, Mint
Cucumbers
Green Beans----both pole and bush varieties
Tomatoes
Peppers-----Bell, jalapeno, serrano, habanero
Okra----Clemson spineless variety
Eggplant-----Ichiban and standard purple types
Summer Squash----zucchini and yellow crook neck
Swiss Chard-----Fordhook Giant and Bright Lights
Soybeans for making Edamame
Herbs----Sweet Basil, Rosemary, Thyme, Oregno, Mint
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