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"We have had great luck with bananas. Bananas thrive in the valleys little micro-climates. We live in Ahwatukee and we have had them growing in our yard for about 8 years now. We planted an Ice Cream banana and a couple of dwarf bananas, sorry, don't…"
"Did you get the seeds locally or did you find them online?"
"It's a lot cheaper from seed, even if you start your own transplants in pots."
" I have not started much from seed other than root vegetables but it seems like it might be time to branch out. Thanks for your help."
"i started from seed"
"Thanks, where did you find the nursery stock, or did you start from seed?"
"i have a few Romanesco broccoli plants that have lived to this day. they were planted in winter but never flowered. the bugs are enjoying the leaves and the lizards are enjoying the bugs so i left them in. We'll see what they do next month. I would…"
"Thanks for the input. I figured that it was too hot right now. I had good success with my cauliflower last year, so I think I will give the romenesco a whirl this year. I am going to give the kohlrabi a try too. Any recs on seed or nursery stock?"
"Yes, I've planted both. Kohl did ok in my barrel gardens, but I think it would be better in the ground or a bigger planter. The Romanesco was a few years ago, grown in the in-ground garden with a western exposure even and it did great! Beautiful…"
"I planted Kohlrabi over the winter last year! I think it grew better when we lived in NY but it did well enough out here. It's in the cabbage family so I just followed the same rules I would with that. Romanesco I haven't grown, but it is also a…"
I just got my new Mental Floss magazine and it mentioned two interesting veggies, kohlarabi and romenesco. Has anyone had any experience growing them? It seems to me they will be a winter veggie but any info is greatly appreciate. thanks!
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Hello Dear,
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thanks
Bruno Serra.
Hi Michele, you'll find plenty of like minded souls who've gone through many failures and successes here, including some that are just starting out. We're glad you're here! Here's your welcome letter:
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