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i love gold nyc | 11-24-2008 03:12 PM
growing food/plants in the cities does anyone have any ideas on growing food or plants in the city? So far I have made room in my driveway for some plants, and I do have an extra room in the house with windows all around. Any ideas as to what I can grow in nyc with our weather? Do many plants attract roaches? If anyone can give advice or point me in the right direction, I would greatly appreciate it.

GreenSpirit | 11-24-2008 04:42 PM
Re: growing food/plants in the cities Quote:
Originally Posted by i love gold nyc (Post 1432923) does anyone have any ideas on growing food or plants in the city? So far I have made room in my driveway for some plants, and I do have an extra room in the house with windows all around. Any ideas as to what I can grow in nyc with our weather? Do many plants attract roaches? If anyone can give advice or point me in the right direction, I would greatly appreciate it.
You should probably plant a succession of greens if your space is limited. Things like spinach, Swiss chard, Japanese mustard, even hybrid broccoli... They're the best nutritional bang for a smallish space and are not hard to grow, even in partial sun. And, after reaching a moderate size, they can supply multiple, ongoing harvests.

Canadian-guerilla | 11-24-2008 05:14 PM
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melody | 11-24-2008 09:11 PM
Re: growing food/plants in the cities You might consider picking up some cheap, used large pots. Especially those Terracotta strawberry planters with holes all around for more plants. You can plant a wide range of things in them. You can even extend your growing season by bringing them in at night. (Craigslist is probably a good resource for picking up pots cheaply. Save your money for quality potting mix and seed.) Good Luck!

GreenSpirit | 11-24-2008 09:21 PM
Re: growing food/plants in the cities Quote:
Originally Posted by melody (Post 1433523) You might consider picking up some cheap, used large pots. Especially those Terracotta strawberry planters with holes all around for more plants. You can plant a wide range of things in them. You can even extend your growing season by bringing them in at night. (Craigslist is probably a good resource for picking up pots cheaply. Save your money for quality potting mix and seed.) Good Luck!
Plastic nursery pots are cheaper and better. They can be gotten for nearly free and are designed to grow plants. Although I'm sure there is a thriving Craig's List terra-cotta strawberry- planter-market where you live, you must understand we aren't all as lucky. Keep it simple. :rose:

diversified2 | 11-24-2008 09:27 PM
Re: growing food/plants in the cities You can also grow a fair amount of potatos in old 5 callon buckets with some drain holes punched into the bottoms. Mix half compost and topsoil... just a suggestion.

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