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Post by lilsparrow on Aug 27, 2006 10:28:49 GMT -6
Now that I am in AL and can actually plant a garden, how do I know what to put in a Spring garden and what to put in the Fall garden?  We didn't plant a Fall garden in WI when I was a kid... |
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Post by trudy on Aug 27, 2006 10:33:29 GMT -6
Dap I plant carrots, collards, turnips, rutabegas, kohlrabi, cabbage, mustard, garlic, onions in the fall. I have had luck with the sugar peas if planted early enough. Lettuce, radishes do well in the fall also. Theres probably more I'm not thinking of right now. trudy
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Post by lilsparrow on Aug 27, 2006 10:47:31 GMT -6
Thanks, I think I might get started with a garden this fall then! I guess I can just look at the available seed selections too...
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Post by trudy on Aug 27, 2006 15:06:08 GMT -6
Oh I forgot to mention brocolli and califlower, kale, beets. I know theres more though. I am currently working on amending my beds and getting them ready. I already have a few carrots sprouting. Hopefully they will be all finished by Sept............Who am I kidding, I'm shooting for the middle of Sept. to be done with any luck. trudy
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Post by lilsparrow on Aug 27, 2006 16:34:50 GMT -6
Ooooo, then I need to hurry and get these beds in, don't I? Hubby just got the wood for me this afternoon (2x8s) and I thought I'd make an attempt at some square foot gardening. Unfortunately, I have to purchase the compost and dirt and all since my compost pile hasn't decomposed yet. I better get busy and draw up my plans!  Will there be enough time for the fall plants to produce up here in Zone 7? |
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Post by trudy on Aug 27, 2006 18:49:51 GMT -6
You should be fine, you want to give them enough time to get a head start on growing before the cold weather/frost time. I think the cold slows them down a bit. Thats my thinking anyway. I planted this way last year and by the time frost got here the greens were just right for picking. I don't have enough compost ready either, having to buy most of it. I've used up 2 batches already and have 2 more cooking. T
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Post by jeanette on Aug 27, 2006 19:39:37 GMT -6
peas and radishes can take a light frost.. so can brocolli, accually most of your cool weather crops can.. you should plant some pansies, and dianthus. they might bloom all winter for ya..
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Post by lilsparrow on Aug 28, 2006 7:32:39 GMT -6
 Thanks guys! Hubby gave me "the look" yesterday when I told him to pick up the boards while he was at Lowe's, but when I mentioned "carrots" he was all for it.  In fact, he took the boards to work with him today to use the saw (gonna go with the 4' beds) so I won't be surprised if he has the frames set up for me one night after work this week instead of waiting til next weekend! Especially when I told him you already have your's in down in the southern part of Georgia, trudy! 
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Post by trudy on Aug 29, 2006 3:26:05 GMT -6
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Post by jack on Aug 29, 2006 4:37:54 GMT -6
Gidday
Some forms of Kale can take a quite hard frost. We had minus 10C here this year and the only green that took it no worries was a Kale which I have never planted but was here when we came. Quite a colourful looking plant too with shade from deep purple to white.
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Post by trudy on Aug 29, 2006 7:28:51 GMT -6
The reason I plant this early is not the concern of frost/freeze damaging anything. Its so that by the time frost/freeze gets here they are ready to pick if I choose to, the frost/freeze only sweetens the veggies. Just wanted to clear that up on my part and not mislead anyone. trudy
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Post by lilsparrow on Aug 29, 2006 15:04:16 GMT -6
OK, thanks for the info!  |
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Thanks guys! Hubby gave me "the look" yesterday when I told him to pick up the boards while he was at Lowe's, but when I mentioned "carrots" he was all for it. 
