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Post by tampaspicer on Aug 20, 2024 11:09:49 GMT -5
It's gardening 365 days a year at my place in Clearwater(zone 10A). Summertime is a constant struggle between the bugs, heat, humidity, and rain but I manage to grow a few things. Was able to harvest my first crop of bananas with a new crop growing at the moment from that trees first pup. The okra, luffa, and peppers did well. Planted some beans (cow peas and long beans) about a month ago that are doing fantastic. Seminole pumpkins are putting out some decent fruit now. We are coming into the best time of year for growing vegetables at my place. I've got tomatoes, peppers, collards, mustard greens, carrots, onions, and broccoli started in the screen porch from seed in small cups. Have plans to plant more beans and turnips in another week or two for the fall. The next month will be busy for me with finishing up some raised beds and getting some more soil in them. What's everyone else doing in their gardens presently and what plans do you have for the fall/winter? Some pics from a week ago.
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Post by anumber1 on Aug 20, 2024 11:34:09 GMT -5
I grew maters, kolrabi, collards, carrots, and datil peppers (dtil plants are 2 years) this spring.
I tried some of the upright burpee yellow squash plants but didn't have much success.
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Post by anumber1 on Aug 20, 2024 11:36:41 GMT -5
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Post by richm on Aug 20, 2024 11:46:01 GMT -5
We have some 36 inch culvert pipe in 18 inch slices, grow sweat potatoes in it and haven't started yet this year but should, it will produce some potatoes by December if i start. Been pretty busy.
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Aug 20, 2024 11:50:18 GMT -5
Post by tampaspicer on Aug 20, 2024 11:50:18 GMT -5
I grew maters, kolrabi, collards, carrots, and datil peppers (dtil plants are 2 years) this spring. I tried some of the upright burpee yellow squash plants but didn't have much success. How close are you to saltwater?
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Post by drivinmike on Aug 20, 2024 12:39:19 GMT -5
That's a good looking garden! I'm screwed at our house. Too many deer to get anything past them. They have even taking a liking to my favorite little Christmas cactus! They walk right up on the patio and munch away. Deer proof plants? No such thing. I even planted a 50' x 75' food plot and have a another smaller one to get them to leave the landscaping alone. No such luck.
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Post by TRTerror on Aug 20, 2024 12:42:28 GMT -5
Same here... The Deer mow everything to the ground. I had about 20 Persimmons on my new , 2 year old trees. Wonder what they would have tasted like...Damm Deer
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Aug 20, 2024 13:08:31 GMT -5
Post by tampaspicer on Aug 20, 2024 13:08:31 GMT -5
I don't have to worry about deer but these damn rabbits are a pain. I'm going to have to put small wire cages over my greens in the front garden when I plant next month. They ate all my carrots last year up front. I'd put up a big ass fence or get a yard dog if I had deer though. They ain't gonna stop me from growing a garden.
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Post by conchydong on Aug 20, 2024 13:22:12 GMT -5
I struggle with Iguanas eating certain plants. No matter where you live there are critters that can make home gardening a struggle.
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Aug 20, 2024 13:25:54 GMT -5
Post by cadman on Aug 20, 2024 13:25:54 GMT -5
Tampa, what was that mixture of yours for weed killer? I am out of Roundup and wanted to give something else a try.
I am going to build some raised planters for my next spring Garden. Need to kill some grass and weeds first.
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Aug 20, 2024 13:32:12 GMT -5
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Post by tonyroma on Aug 20, 2024 13:32:12 GMT -5
Used 10-30 and kerosene😉Weeds won’t stand a chance.
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Aug 20, 2024 13:37:01 GMT -5
Post by anumber1 on Aug 20, 2024 13:37:01 GMT -5
I grew maters, kolrabi, collards, carrots, and datil peppers (dtil plants are 2 years) this spring. I tried some of the upright burpee yellow squash plants but didn't have much success. How close are you to saltwater? bout 100'
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Aug 20, 2024 13:37:27 GMT -5
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Post by ferris1248 on Aug 20, 2024 13:37:27 GMT -5
Used 10-30 and kerosene😉Weeds won’t stand a chance. But can you grow anything afterwards?
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Post by tampaspicer on Aug 20, 2024 13:42:07 GMT -5
Tampa, what was that mixture of yours for weed killer? I am out of Roundup and wanted to give something else a try. I am going to build some raised planters for my next spring Garden. Need to kill some grass and weeds first. I don't use weed killer. I pull all weeds by hand. No pesticides either. Just some soapy water here and there. I try to do companion planting and onions work for most pest.
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Aug 20, 2024 13:43:23 GMT -5
Post by tampaspicer on Aug 20, 2024 13:43:23 GMT -5
How close are you to saltwater? bout 100' Does being that close to saltwater prohibit you from growing certain things?
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