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| Hi,
I am guessing that it's the time to start seeds for winter veggies. I already have chards and kale growing. My planned winter crops (aka wish list):
Any other ideas? I am on mid-peninsula in SF Bay Area. |
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| I just planted some mesclun mix seeds. My first time and I didn't know they would all germinate-now I have to thin them out-too many. I just used a vertical planter box since I only do container gardening. I am learning herbs and veggies seeds seem to germinate faster than some flowers and plants. |
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| I grew Fennel for the first time this Spring, but I think it's a better idea to start in the Fall and harvest the bulbs in late Spring. Garlic, Shallots and Leeks are good to grow. Potatoes if you have the room. |
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| I plant broccoli, cabbage and pak choi for the fall. I start the seeds in August and plant the seedlings, ideally, before the second week in September. If I get them in by then, I can get a fall harvest before January comes and puts a halt to everything. The tricky part is those 100 degree heat waves that aren't unheard of. Too much of that and my plants bolt. For protection, I usually plant my fall crop in spots that get afternoon shade. If that's not possible, I set up a shade cloth to protect the young plants until we're past the danger of too much heat. This is only my second year of trying this out, but last year I did get some good produce. |
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| Last month. Or immediately as a second best choice! Carla in Sac |
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