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Seeking advice for vegetable gardening (self.greenspace)

submitted 4 months ago by remington to c/greenspace

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So far I've planted fruit-bearing trees and other perennials over the past 12 years living in rural Maine. I have zero experience with annual vegetable gardening. My, initial, plan is to start with one vegetable next spring/summer. I've chosen cucumbers since it is the most popular amongst my immediate family members (wife and two boys).

The motivation behind this is NOT for sustenance. It is to add an enjoyable hobby for my self. In the off chance that it is NOT enjoyable, then I haven't invested too much time, effort and money. If I end up enjoying it (which I believe I will), then starting small would be less overwhelming and conducive to a gradual learning experience. Henceforth, since this is not for personal sustenance, we have a local food bank that I could contribute to.

My initial idea is to start growing the cucumbers in a large plastic pot located in my back yard.

And that is how far I've gotten in the planning process.

Any and all advice is very welcome.

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[–] poVoq@slrpnk.net 4 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Cucumbers need a trellis to climb on, and I would start with a smaller variety. Also lots of watering.

Cherry tomatoes are also a good beginner plant. And maybe some simple to grow herbs?

[–] remington 2 points 4 months ago

Thanks for the recommendations!

[–] Bilbo_Haggins@lemm.ee 2 points 4 months ago

My mother in law lets her cucumbers grow along the ground and they do great. Not sure if she buys a specific variety that's not for climbing but it's definitely possible to grow cukes without a trellis. Same as you would squash.

That said, a trellis saves a lot of space.