What are easy plants to grow?

karrot-x · #1 06-30-2010, 01:03 PM

I'd like to grow habanero, cucumber, tomato, and other assorted edibles. What are the easiest to grow? Is it too late to start for this season?

IPA · #2 06-30-2010, 01:03 PM

Omicron Persei 8? I'm not sure where that fits in the plant hardiness zone map...

CrispyDelicious · #3 06-30-2010, 01:07 PM

The vast majority of garden veggie plants are absurdly easy to grow; just pull the weeds, water the plants and then spend 1 month eating more vegetables than you ever want to see again in your entire life

Radical Edward · #4 06-30-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by karrot-x

I'd like to grow habanero, cucumber, tomato, and other assorted edibles. What are the easiest to grow? Is it too late to start for this season?

where do you really live? It depends on what zone you live in. When you buy seeds they'll have all of the info you need about when it's best to plant them, what kinds of soil, how easy they are to grow, etc.
I'd say start with tomatoes, as they can be grown just about anywhere and you can start them inside and they'll grow pretty fast.

karrot-x · #5 06-30-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by IPA

Omicron Persei 8? I'm not sure where that fits in the plant hardiness zone map...

It's where I work.

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Originally Posted by Mikaela Ellinger

where do you really live? It depends on what zone you live in. When you buy seeds they'll have all of the info you need about when it's best to plant them, what kinds of soil, how easy they are to grow, etc.
I'd say start with tomatoes, as they can be grown just about anywhere and you can start them inside and they'll grow pretty fast.

I live in Northern Virginia and will be growing these outside.

**baba** · #6 06-30-2010, 01:11 PM

In addition to the habanero, go for serranos and jalapenos. They have much less heat and work better for salsa. Zucchini and squash are easy to grow and are great for grilling or just tossing fresh on a veggie tray.

Stumbo · #7 06-30-2010, 01:13 PM

General Tips:
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/vegetables.html
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/vegtips.html

Container vegetable gardening: (good info on soil prep)
http://celosangeles.ucdavis.edu/gard...vegetables.pdf
"Shallow rooted crops like herbs, lettuce, green onions, radishes and spinach are easy to grow.
Carrots, potatoes, turnips and other roots crops are simple as long as you have a container that’s deep
enough. Choose a container that’s twice as deep as the length they’ll reach at maturity. Tall or sprawling
vegetables have extensive root systems (eggplant, peppers, squash and tomatoes). They will bear well if
they have enough room for roots to develop.

To get the most out of your limited space, choose high yielding and dwarf varieties with moderate to
standard sized fruit. These include beans, beets, carrots, lettuce, peppers, radishes and some varieties of
summer squash and tomatoes. Stay away from varieties labeled “whopper”. Look for bushy rather than
vining plants. For the highest yield provide support for vining or trailing crops and add the stakes or trellis
when you first plant the seeds or transplants so that you won’t damage roots by adding them at a later date."

Radical Edward · #8 06-30-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by karrot-x

It's where I work.

I live in Northern Virginia and will be growing these outside.

Other than things like Pumpkins, Melons, or potatoes I'd say you can really still grow anything. Make sure you get the proper fertilizers, gardening soil, and plant food and they'll be big and ripe in no time.

also, don't forget about animal repellants. Rabbits or deer can destroy a small garden pretty quickly, and even if you live in the city there are rabbits and squirrels to worry about.
Good luck!

jonathan_matos5 · #9 06-30-2010, 01:23 PM

it is too late to start from seeds right now, but if you go to your local lawn and garden store. home depot etc. you should be able to find the actual plants for sale.

jabaneros will be milder up in VA.

Philbiker · #10 06-30-2010, 01:41 PM

MatticusMania · #11 06-30-2010, 01:42 PM

Right now in the little patio of my condo I have growing: 4 tomato plants, 6 Hungarian Yellow Wax Pepper (hot banana peppers) plants, a Mammoth Jalepeno plant (that is just beginning to flower!), basil, and cilantro. My roommate is looking into adding onions. I call it it our salsa garden.

geeza · #12 06-30-2010, 01:51 PM

Dandelions

Muusers · #13 06-30-2010, 05:25 PM

Herbs in pots inside. Stuff like chives, basil, rosemary, etc.

popinfresh · #14 06-30-2010, 06:34 PM

Mary Jane grows everywhere and is super easy!

tk421 · #15 07-01-2010, 04:36 AM

i have 3 tomatoes going on my patio right now, in kitty litter buckets of all things.

the Early Girl is biggest, with the least fruit.
the Patio has the most fruit, but is smallest overall. a lot more bushy than the others.
the Grape is right in the middle, and my 3 year old has already pulled 4 or 5 ripe fruits. and she ate them herself. no sharing.

one scoop of miracle gro to a gallon of water split between them once a week, usually get about a gallon of water each every other day, unless it rain really good.

i think in the end, the Patio is going to win ...

i had to cage the EG and they Grape ... just a stake for the patio. i'm starting to wonder if that is why it is doing the best ...

MadMan118 · #16 07-01-2010, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by popinfresh

Mary Jane grows everywhere and is super easy!

I beg to differ. There is quite a process involed inteh cultivation of healthy plants.

Also:

Thunderscreech · #17 07-01-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MadMan118

I beg to differ. There is quite a process involed inteh cultivation of healthy plants.

Also:

Alaska has no green.

FL Knifemaker · #18 07-01-2010, 09:20 AM

Orchids grow here like weeds. My wife ends up giving them away. If the ones inside start looking peeked, putting them outside in the humidity for a few days makes them look great again. The outdoor ones just grow and grow.

I gave up veggie gardening, it's much more cost/time effectivve to go to the veggie stand

MadMan118 · #19 07-01-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunderscreech

Alaska has no green.

Oh we have green

Just not on the north slope.

EBodious · #20 07-01-2010, 03:52 PM

+1 go with starts, and hope for a warm october. i put some scarlett runner seeds in the ground over the weekend and after about 4-5" of rain (bad for the basement, good for the garden), they have popped up! but, i admit i am pushing it. it is really too late for seeds.

get the biggest starts you can, they should be on sale, half off, this late in the season!!!