On 2007-09-16, samadams_2006@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
<samadams_2006@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> On Sep 16, 2:03 pm, Lites...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
>> Of course, there is the favorite southern green collards.
>> There is a thick, meaty green called "corn mache" that is said to
>> really take the
cold:http://www.gardenguides.com/seedcatalog/vegetables/mache.asp
>> I plan to try it myself this year.
>>
>> On Sep 15, 12:40 pm, samadams_2...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
>>
>> > Hello,
>>
>> > I'm interested in learning if there is a version of lettuce or
>> > "similar" vegetable that I can grow on my patio garden all year round
>> > and not have to worry about the cold. I live in the Raleigh, NC
>> > area. What handles the weather the best here? Do I need to get a
>> > greenhouse to cover the plants on the patio during the winter months?
>> > Can I get by without an additional light source (than the sun), or a
>> > heater (other than the sun)?
>>
>> > Thanks
>> > Sam
>
> I'd like to grow a variety of lettuce, but I have a patio garden that
> faces north, and I'm a bit concerned that there might not be enough
> winter sun, along with the cold nights. If I have some sort of a
> greenhouse with a clear plastic covering, do you think this will help
> me grow this crop successfully. I don't plan on buying a heater for
> this outdoor patio garden.
>
Probably, but it depends on how cold it gets and when. January and Feb
would be the big problems. Keeping it low to the ground would help.
Also some way to trap solar gain - rocks or containers of water. There
may be some leaf lettuces that are can take some freezing temps.
Collard, mustard, and turnip greens will do well with no cover except
for the very coldest temps.
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