Posted: 4/20/2014 9:24:12 AM EDT
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I used three of the garden patch grow boxes a couple years ago with pretty good results. I'm looking for ideas on what to grow in them this year. Anyone else use them?
We live in a subdivision with a "no garden" rule. The grow boxes let me do vegetables without getting bitched at by the HOA. The soil is crap in the back yard anyway. Our first son was born about 2 years ago, so the boxes have been sitting in the garage, but I think he is big enough to "help" with them this year. First year was 4 tomato plants and 6 pepper plants (jalapeño and bell). The tomatoes went crazy, way to large and reacted poorly to neighbors yard treatments. Yield was useable, but not what it should have been. The bell peppers kind of sucked, very small, but useable. Jalapeño peppers rocked. Great yield and good size/flavor. This year I'm thinking two smaller variety tomatoes and jalapeño, but that will leave me one or one and a half empty boxes. Has anyone tried spring planted garlic in these types of boxes? Any other ideas? This is in Central Ohio. |
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I might try the cucumbers, the squash I fear would go to waste in our house. How much space do you think I would need for the cucumbers? Must they lay on the ground or can you grow them on a lattice?
ETA the location is in full sun all but maybe an hour of the day. |
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Quoted: I might try the cucumbers, the squash I fear would go to waste in our house. How much space do you think I would need for the cucumbers? Must they lay on the ground or can you grow them on a lattice? ETA the location is in full sun all but maybe an hour of the day. |
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Google trash can potatoes. This is my first year trying that method. Quoted:
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If the bed is at least 8 inches deep potatoes might be fun for your son. Another option is pole beans. Google trash can potatoes. This is my first year trying that method. I'm trying potatoes in feed bags this year - similar approach. ETA pic: 
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If the bed is at least 8 inches deep potatoes might be fun for your son. Another option is pole beans. Google trash can potatoes. This is my first year trying that method. I'm trying potatoes in feed bags this year - similar approach. ETA pic: http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc101/kallnojoy/20140422_141539_zpsoqqsprgt.jpg Looks like fun. I almost did potatoes, but I think I already overcrowded the boxes and figured for the effort involved potatoes just would not pay the dividends the other stuff does (for me). |
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If the bed is at least 8 inches deep potatoes might be fun for your son. Another option is pole beans. Google trash can potatoes. This is my first year trying that method. I'm trying potatoes in feed bags this year - similar approach. ETA pic: http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc101/kallnojoy/20140422_141539_zpsoqqsprgt.jpg My wife is going to hate you. So, sorry. Sgt_seti |
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If the bed is at least 8 inches deep potatoes might be fun for your son. Another option is pole beans. Google trash can potatoes. This is my first year trying that method. I'm trying potatoes in feed bags this year - similar approach. ETA pic: http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc101/kallnojoy/20140422_141539_zpsoqqsprgt.jpg My wife is going to hate you. So, sorry. Sgt_seti I'd like to say she'd be joining an elite group but membership has increased significantly as of late. My wife is not fond of the bags either. |