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Could It Be?
WEATHER - ARE WE CLEAR OF FROST?
Reporting from Zone 7A, NC!
Last weekend, we dipped into the low 30’s-only our cucumber plants got nipped. The longest range forecasts show no drops below 50 degrees (F). Could it be we are done with any prospects of frost till fall?
Sure looks like we’re in the clear (knocking on wood). .
MOVING OUT OF THE GREENHOUSE
We just cleared out the cattle panel greenhouse and setting out the tropicals: the longevity spinach (Gynura procumbens), the avocados, and most of the tomato seedlings. Garden on!
For the past couple weeks we used 50% shade cloth cover, as it’s not fond of day-long direct sun.
Funny how, within a week, we’ve gone from frost covers to shade fabric! Hey, but that’s NC weather, and we’re grateful for it!
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AVOCADO PLANTS
BTW, we know the avo’s are a long shot for producing fruit. We are giving it a go anyway with two plants, now in their 5th year of growth. It may be 5 or more years before we see any fruit. But if not, they make a lovely indoor plant and the broad leaves help condition the air. Plus, they’re edible, if used in moderation, much like a bay leaf!
If you’re succeeding at growing avocados to fruit in non-tropical climates, let us know. We’d love to hear more.
SNAP PEAS - THRIVING:
Sugar Ann is producing like crazy, but more on that and growing vertically next week.
STRAWBERRIES - JUICY
One last little success story: We’re finally getting some decent yields on our strawberries. Though not stupendous, this is the best ever! Unfortunately, when transplanting, the ever-bearing got mixed with the ‘June bearing’ so we have a mix of types and yields. If you’re keen to learn more about growing strawberries, here’s a quick guide from GardensAll.
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SPRING FORTH!
Here’s hoping you’re having a fantastic spring in spite of all the CV-19 turmoil.
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Enjoy your “Little Eden”, and let’s make the most of what we have wherever we are.
Coleman,
GardensAll.com
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