Hey everyone! I'm in zone 4b and can't stop dreaming about spring! This year, I want to shake things up and try growing some new crops for the first time. I usually stick to the same old routine, but with an awesome organic farm nearby giving me an excuse not to stress about growing perfect tomatoes, I'm going for a fresh start. My soil has had some trouble – it's been wilt-infested for ages and last year's tomato plants were a bust. So, I'm skipping the tomatoes this year and diving into some new adventures: soya beans, herbal tea plants, and more! I'd love to hear what you all plan to grow this year and any tips you might have. To kick things off, here are my top five: 1) Potatoes, 2) Three sisters (Cherokee Trail of Tears beans, Bloody Butcher corn, and pie pumpkins), 3) Bee balm for pollinators and tea, 4) Ground cherries, and 5) Garlic that I planted last fall. Anyone else taking the plunge with something new?
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This year I'm going for cucumbers and lettuce since they've become so pricey lately. Nothing beats the taste of homegrown veggies!
I’m excited to grow sweet potatoes, onions, corn, pumpkins, and eggplant this season! I’m also branching out into more flowers and native herbs, trying five different squash varieties to find some my family will eat. I’m curious about luffa too!
Luffa is a cool choice! I've heard great things about it from the zero-waste crowd. Definitely going to add that to my list!
I’m all about beans and corn this year! I've had success with tomatoes, strawberries, and watermelon in the past, but I'm really looking forward to trying my hand at beans and corn now. Squash is a wild card for me, but I’m hoping it grows!
I tried squash last year and it was a hit! We had plenty for everyone, even the pets got indulged! I'm sure you'll do great with beans and corn too!
Absolutely! Fresh garden cucumbers are the best! I had trouble with a groundhog last summer, but I've got my fingers crossed for a better year this time.