06-21-2005, 10:24 AM
Yipes! Raised beds re the best. That is what I have to do unless you can afford a greenhouse. Ive tried peppers which will grow to a point bout quarter of size and then of course the bugs take care of rest. Basil grow very well along with oregano, cilantro and wow! Cherry tomatoes will take off big time! My efforts with green beens were good for a least one producing period. Of course Bugs would destroy leaves. Regular tomatoes will grow then get attacked by bugs and never produce a red ripe product. BUGS of course. I am growing a pumpkin of all things. ONE survived the growing period as BUGS attacked the rest. Watermelon will grow as I have one that survived so far. Problem is the vines atrophy from Im guessing BUGS! Papya will grow, lemon tree will take off, Navel oprange will have a chance, guava will have a chance although in higher elevations may be difficult. Lettuce will grow but then those darn bugs! Bottomline RAISED BEDS, or greenhouse.
frank battaglia
frank battaglia