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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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 Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 8:08:08 PM
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I'm new at gardening, my first garden was this summer; tomatoes, okra, a few herbs. What vegetables can I plant now, or is it too late. I'm in Louisiana and it will not be cold until late November. Even then it's really not cold, just cool.
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
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Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 8:37:24 PM
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So much can be planted now; carrots, chard, beets, kale, spinach, salad greens, cabbage, brocilli, brussel sprouts, turnips, parsley, etc. You may even be able to plant a crop of fall peas.
Where still planting things and really focusing on what will feed us into fall/winter.
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many, MRET & Wellness Coach
http://herbalmommasda.blogspot.com/
Farmgirl Sister #97
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 8:33:25 PM
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Kristine:
Thank you so much. I love peas. Sometimes I feel like an idiot asking such questions, but I am learning as I go. I sure hope those green worms I found on the tomatoes will not be on the peas. LOL Those things were totally gross!
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Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 08:00:35 AM
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Marly,
We can have fall tomatoes, peas, turnips, etc... My dad and grandparents always had fresh veggies in the fall. You are in a better situation than I am because it will be warmer alot longer for you. I remember when I lived in New Orleans that my grandma always had something still growing around Thanksgiving. Usually, it was mirlitons. I hope I spelled that right, it sounds like "melatons" when you say it. Some people call them pear vegetables.
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
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Laurie
Montrose
CO
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Posted - Aug 14 2008 : 1:59:35 PM
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Marly, try all those and experiment. I might suggest taking notes on when you planted what to help you in the future. Draw yourselfe a map, doesn't have to be fancy but an outline of your garden, where you planted things, what had shade because of the time of year it is now. Some things don't like the heat of the summer. This issue of Mother Earth News had all sort so tricks in it. You can use the exisiting plants to shade some of these crops. By the time they get bigger the original crop will be harvested. Have fun.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 14 2008 : 8:23:46 PM
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Thank y'all so much for the information. This is such a wonderful place to chat, ask questions. It is truly like a big sisterhood. I do appreciate all of you.
Marly |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Aug 14 2008 : 8:32:45 PM
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Calling your Extension Agent will give you a great list of late season plantings that thrive in your area. I called my extension agent and was surprised at some of the things I could plant! Now lets all hope for a slightly late frost so I can get a harvest!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 14 2008 : 8:57:49 PM
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Alee:
Thanks, what a good idea. I'm learning slowly. I'll give them a call tomorrow.
Marly |
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