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I just moved to a new apartment this past weekend and I think I could fit a few plants in before the frost.

I'm thinking of having three pots, one spinach, one kohlrabi, one radishes.

I've done a little research so I (think I) know the basics, but does anyone have any hot tips for someone just starting out?

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[–] LallyLuckFarm 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Without knowing your growing zone or how long you have before your region's frost date, it's a little tough to make certain recommendations. That said, I'm in favor of anyone experimenting and gardening so I say go for it!

Check what the germination period is on the seeds you are thinking of growing and add those days to the "days to maturity" listed. If that's past your average frost date you may have a tough time. Some spinaches are hardy enough to get stronger (and tastier) after non-killing frosts.

[–] Zoboomafoo@yiffit.net 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I did check out almanac.com to choose veggies that should* have enough time to grow before frost. USGA says "6A" is my growing zone

[–] LallyLuckFarm 2 points 1 year ago

You should be good with the spinach and radishes, we're in 5b and are still within the window to get harvests on both of those. I haven't grown kohlrabi before so I can't speak to that specifically but I'd expect them to do pretty well for you. If you include onion or chives in one of the pots you could expect to get scallions as well.