Square foot gardening
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@Horace said in Square foot gardening:
I’m thinking snap peas, basil, thyme, carrots, then who knows. I would like to explore blackberries or raspberries.
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@Catseye3 said in Square foot gardening:
@Horace said in Square foot gardening:
I’m thinking snap peas, basil, thyme, carrots, then who knows. I would like to explore blackberries or raspberries.
What're you doing hanging around here? Why aren't you out selecting your mount for the bull riding contest???
We leave for the rodeo in a couple hours. I got to garden and pwn libtards this morning, as is my preference.
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@Horace said in Square foot gardening:
Time to plant stuff. I’m thinking snap peas, basil, thyme, carrots, then who knows. I would like to explore blackberries or raspberries.
Think planting dates for South Louisiana:
https://www.lsuagcenter.com/profiles/bneely/articles/page1481835882715
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Think you might be late for sugar peas. Or potatoes.
Tomatoes (plants), radishes, herbs, snap beans, sweet corn, cucumbers and squash could go in
Okra and eggplant will be a mite later.
But you're limited on space... I'm thinking two or three tomatoes, herbs, a bit of radishes, some carrots...But that's just me. Plant what you like and what will fit.
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@Jolly said in Square foot gardening:
Think you might be late for sugar peas. Or potatoes.
Tomatoes (plants), radishes, herbs, snap beans, sweet corn, cucumbers and squash could go in
Okra and eggplant will be a mite later.
But you're limited on space... I'm thinking two or three tomatoes, herbs, a bit of radishes, some carrots...But that's just me. Plant what you like and what will fit.
Thanks Jolly, that helps. I have some different carrot seeds but will go with their recommendation of Danvers 126. Also i have their recommendation of watermelon. Maybe I'll go ahead and try that one. I'm just past the snap pea date range, but I'll give it a shot.
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Watermelons spread out a lot. May not want to put that in a raised bed
The 126 is a good carrot. Spring carrots aren't quite as sweet as fall carrots, since they don't over-winter, but they are still superior to grocery store carrots. Some folks eat the tops, along with the carrot, but I never have.
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@Jolly said in Square foot gardening:
Watermelons spread out a lot. May not want to put that in a raised bed
The 126 is a good carrot. Spring carrots aren't quite as sweet as fall carrots, since they don't over-winter, but they are still superior to grocery store carrots. Some folks eat the tops, along with the carrot, but I never have.
I’ve read about watermelon trellises, including watermelon hammocks. I have to try. A heavy watermelon would put a huge dent in Mel’s mix. That stuff is incredibly light and airy. Almost a perversion of real soil. But it works, or so I’ve read. Carrots will pull out with zero force.
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Here are 2 questions for you… We have a raised bed that I built 2 years ago with pavers and decorative cinder block. The back of the bed is directly against the wooden fence..
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The fence needs a good cleaning (no, it really needs replaced with a composite, but that’s not till next year. Getting the paver patio built wiped me out…) but I’m hesitant to use any cleaner where it might splash onto the soil for the garden. We’re still 2-3 weeks away from putting anything in the garden. Think it would be safe to clean it now, then just dig out the top 2 inches of dirt and replace? Or are there any safe cleaners out there?
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I’ll be sealing the paver patio in 6 weeks. I would also like to color/lock the pavers on top of the wall. I’m using a spray water/poly sealer for the patio, but I’m thinking of pouring some into a paint tin and using a roller for the top of the wall. Do you think that will suffice but keep the plants and vegetables protected?
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@LuFins-Dad said in Square foot gardening:
Here are 2 questions for you… We have a raised bed that I built 2 years ago with pavers and decorative cinder block. The back of the bed is directly against the wooden fence..
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The fence needs a good cleaning (no, it really needs replaced with a composite, but that’s not till next year. Getting the paver patio built wiped me out…) but I’m hesitant to use any cleaner where it might splash onto the soil for the garden. We’re still 2-3 weeks away from putting anything in the garden. Think it would be safe to clean it now, then just dig out the top 2 inches of dirt and replace? Or are there any safe cleaners out there?
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I’ll be sealing the paver patio in 6 weeks. I would also like to color/lock the pavers on top of the wall. I’m using a spray water/poly sealer for the patio, but I’m thinking of pouring some into a paint tin and using a roller for the top of the wall. Do you think that will suffice but keep the plants and vegetables protected?
Simple Green is safe around plants, I know. I think Clorox makes a diluted bleach that works, too. Or you could try something vinegar based.
Might want to cover the end of the bed with visqueen or an old plastic shower curtain. I think you'll be fine.
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@Horace said in Square foot gardening:
Anybody do square foot gardening or gardening in raised beds in general? I have a south facing wall where the fence casts a shadow just about to the base of the wall, where a raised bed should work well. I got a 32" tall Vego, which I'll put into a 2.5' x 9.5' configuration. I'm excited, and I'll definitely start eating more vegetables if they are a product of my own work.
There may be a flaw in my plan. When the sun gets straight overhead, as it almost does in and around June, the roof may cast a shadow over part of the garden bed. I’m imagining mirrors now to compensate.
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Can you use the back yard?
It’s always something.
