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| jennwmitchell |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 12:28:08 PM
I'm in zone 5 and was inspired by the MJF mag to plan something in a file box. What veggie would you farmgirls plant in there now to harvest before the first frost? |
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| Moonsanity |
Posted - Jul 24 2008 : 5:11:07 PM
I was just going to agree with lettuce or greens-- there are some cool Asian greens you can grow.
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| jennwmitchell |
Posted - Jul 24 2008 : 08:31:28 AM
Thanks for all the replies! |
| Rosemary |
Posted - Jul 24 2008 : 08:15:52 AM
Dawn, that's a new company to me, so thanks for the link. I'll look into their offerings with next year in mind. (Gosh, is it time to think that far ahead already??? |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 3:15:53 PM
Browse through www.selectseeds.com. They have a large selection of heirlooms varieties that do well and are marked according to zones. I've had nothing but luck from them!
harvest thyme farm & market web site coming soon |
| Rosemary |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 3:00:14 PM
Many lettuces can easily withstand an early frost -- in fact thrive on cold weather. Ditto staples like parsley. Browse the Johnny's Seeds Web site for wonderfully detailed descriptions of the many varieties of seeds they sell to get an idea of what grows well in your area. Better yet, ask an Illinois FarmGirl. I'm sure there must be hundreds! |
| Alee |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 12:53:09 PM
Yes! A Salad box would be perfect- some lettuce and maybe some herbs you like and some nice curly kale?
Alee
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| willowtreecreek |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 12:43:29 PM
a variety of lettuces would come up quick and some hardy varieties can handle a frost.
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