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dmahurin · 04-11-2014, 02:34 PM

So what is everyone planting this year? Trying anything new or different? I've already got potatoes in the ground and I'm trying an herb garden this year. I've started cilantro, oregano, and basil in planter pots from seed and will transfer to a 55 gallon drum cut in half length wise and laid on its side with drain holes.

Overall I'm going with tomatoes, green beans, peppers(jalapeño/bell), broccoli, lettuce, and the aforementioned potatoes.

MOhillbilly · 03-23-2015, 07:44 PM

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banana peppers can be prolific. I've got a little old lady neighbor that I usually give mine too. I guess she uses them in meatloaf.

gonna try basil this year, as I've got a killer pesto receipe that I got from the local farmers market.
and of course tomatoes. lots and lots of tomatoes.

Companion plant your basil and tomatoe.

Just Passin' By · 03-23-2015, 07:44 PM

This year's weather has all my times off. We're coming up on the end of March, and I've still got several feet of snow on the ground. It looks like I'm not going to be putting things into the ground until late this year.

I am just about to place an order for some dwarf citrus trees and some cherry bushes, though, so that'll hopefully give me something to do while waiting to really get the planting going.

**lewdog** · 03-23-2015, 07:45 PM

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Excellent salsa pepper

Go on???......as you can see I am new at this. I was just going to use a few sauteed in my other veggies at night.

**lewdog** · 03-23-2015, 07:46 PM

I've got tons of cherry tomatoes too and a few have been at what I would consider the right size for almost two weeks but are not turning red. Still greenish/yellow. Should I be concerned?

MOhillbilly · 03-23-2015, 08:18 PM

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Go on???......as you can see I am new at this. I was just going to use a few sauteed in my other veggies at night.

For bulk pepper flavor it's my favorite pepper. Garlic,onion, tomatoe water, banana pepper is an excellent launch salsa.
I think we did 15-20 last year.
Char them over coals, scrape the skin, split and fill with cheese and bacon.

Anyway the capsiam cultivars list is endless with endless flavor possibilities

**Fire Me Boy!** · 03-23-2015, 08:18 PM

Just three types (72 total) bulbs of garlic. Planted in October.

MOhillbilly · 03-23-2015, 08:20 PM

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Just three types (72 total) bulbs of garlic. Planted in October.

Fresh garlic is the only way to fly.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 03-23-2015, 08:21 PM

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Fresh garlic is the only way to fly.

And those scapes!!!

MOhillbilly · 03-23-2015, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

I've got tons of cherry tomatoes too and a few have been at what I would consider the right size for almost two weeks but are not turning red. Still greenish/yellow. Should I be concerned?

When it gets warmer they will turn. Don't over water or you will split them and dilute the sugars.

MOhillbilly · 03-23-2015, 08:29 PM

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And those scapes!!!

First year I planted 25 pounds of seed garlic. We planted a fair amount of garlic chives in a full shade raised bed last year and the did well. I'm expecting good things this spring

KChiefs1 · 03-23-2015, 09:20 PM

Is planting Apple trees considered gardening?

**Buehler445** · 03-23-2015, 11:08 PM

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When it gets warmer they will turn. Don't over water or you will split them and dilute the sugars.

Holy shit. I didn't know that's why they split.

**sd4chiefs** · 03-23-2015, 11:36 PM

Is growing weed considered gardening?

MOhillbilly · 03-24-2015, 10:21 AM

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Is growing weed considered gardening?

Absolutely.

MOhillbilly · 03-24-2015, 10:24 AM

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Holy shit. I didn't know that's why they split.

Hot weather and big rains when they blush will ruin a crop.

Pretty much a rule of thumb for most bush/vine type fruits and vegetables.

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dmahurin Veteran Join Date: Oct 2010 Casino cash: $1734896	*The Official 2014 Gardening Thread* So what is everyone planting this year? Trying anything new or different? I've already got potatoes in the ground and I'm trying an herb garden this year. I've started cilantro, oregano, and basil in planter pots from seed and will transfer to a 55 gallon drum cut in half length wise and laid on its side with drain holes. Overall I'm going with tomatoes, green beans, peppers(jalapeño/bell), broccoli, lettuce, and the aforementioned potatoes.
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