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.

Re: growing food/plants in the cities
 

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.

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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!

Re: growing food/plants in the cities
 

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:

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.