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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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[–] dumblederp@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Even as a fun hobby, try to grow half a dozen things suited to the season. A fresh lettuce patch hasn't been suggested. Parsley is tough. I've yet to have any luck with carrots. Potato will sustain you if it comes to that, easy calorie to grow.

[–] remington 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Thanks.

[–] dumblederp@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I just got back from Hammerbarn with some spring onions to put in.

e: Not quite the right season, but they're $5 a bunch or $5 for a punnet of 25. If you're buying baby plants to grow, many can be seperated and spread out, eg, basil will have about 20 plants in the pot that'll choke each other if you plant them as a lump. Tease the roots apart gently. Water before and after planting.