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What's growing on, Beehaw? (self.greenspace)

submitted 1 week ago by LallyLuckFarm to c/greenspace

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I accidentally let some of the Anethum get way too leggy, whoops. They're still pretty freshly germinated, so a little breeze from a fan should fix things and they should straighten up some and get a little stronger. It wasn't a big dill.

What's growing on with you all?

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[–] protist@mander.xyz 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

I've had onion starts in the ground about two weeks, growing yellow and Texas sweets this year. About to transplant cantaloupe, watermelon, and eggplants outside!

Edit cause all y'all are talking about perennials, my Fuyu persimmon is leafing out and my Mexican plum is covered in white flowers and buzzing with native insects!

[–] LallyLuckFarm 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

That's so much earlier than we get to plant outside, ohmygosh! Just because I chose to live this far north doesn't mean I can't be jealous of you folks further south...

I'm glad to hear about your trees too. Ours up here are just budding and our persimmons have a few more years before I expect fruit. You're always welcome to talk about whatever garden bounty is exciting and growing!

[–] protist@mander.xyz 2 points 1 week ago

In Texas, we play a delicate game between last frost date and sear-your-eyebrows-off heat. Growing here from June-August can be difficult without the proper balance of shade and sun and consistent irrigation. We have a ton of natives that love this weather, but not many are good to eat. All this to say, I'm jealous of people who can have a simple veggie garden all summer!