Can you please recommend a crop to grow this summer for a winter in
containers?

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Moe Jones wrote:
Can you please recommend a crop to grow this summer for a winter in
containers?

Looks like you're in Houston? Check with the Harris County Extension
Service. They've got a planting calendar on
http://harris-tx.tamu.edu/hort/pubs/vegherb.htm . You may have to
decide for yourself what you can grow in containers, however; leafy
things are usually good, but root crops could take some big containers.

FWIW, there's an Extension Office in every county in Texas. They can be
a great source of local information on soil types, planting dates, etc.

DT

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"Moe Jones" wrote:

Can you please recommend a crop to grow this summer for a winter in
containers?

Moat greens crop work for winter.
Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, spinach etc.
My personal favorite is Swiss Chard. I'd like to try Bok Choy this year.
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In article , DT
wrote:

Moe Jones wrote:
Can you please recommend a crop to grow this summer for a winter in
containers?

Looks like you're in Houston? Check with the Harris County Extension
Service. They've got a planting calendar on
http://harris-tx.tamu.edu/hort/pubs/vegherb.htm . You may have to
decide for yourself what you can grow in containers, however; leafy
things are usually good, but root crops could take some big containers.

FWIW, there's an Extension Office in every county in Texas. They can be
a great source of local information on soil types, planting dates, etc.

DT

And they will mail you packets of info. :-)
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Peace! Om

All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.
- Edmund Burke (1729 - 1797)

DT wrote:
Moe Jones wrote:
Can you please recommend a crop to grow this summer for a winter in
containers?

Looks like you're in Houston? Check with the Harris County Extension
Service. They've got a planting calendar on
http://harris-tx.tamu.edu/hort/pubs/vegherb.htm . You may have to
decide for yourself what you can grow in containers, however; leafy
things are usually good, but root crops could take some big
containers.
FWIW, there's an Extension Office in every county in Texas. They can
be a great source of local information on soil types, planting dates,
etc.
DT

Thank you for the link.

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In article ,
"Moe Jones" wrote:

Can you please recommend a crop to grow this summer for a winter in
containers?

Moat greens crop work for winter.
Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, spinach etc.
My personal favorite is Swiss Chard. I'd like to try Bok Choy this year.


Where do you get the above winter plants, or do you go from seed?

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"Omelet" wrote in message
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In article ,
"Moe Jones" wrote:

Can you please recommend a crop to grow this summer for a winter in
containers?

Most greens crop work for winter.
Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, spinach etc.
My personal favorite is Swiss Chard. I'd like to try Bok Choy this year.


Where do you get the above winter plants, or do you go from seed?

You can start from seed, but I get mine from a local nursery in Austin.
A really cool place that's helped me with Organic pest control called
"It's About Thyme".

I'm kinda lazy. I prefer to start with bedding plants. ;-)

The nice thing about winter gardening of crucifers is there is far less
issue with insect pests.
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All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.
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Can you please recommend a crop to grow this summer for a winter in
containers?


I have grown spinach, lettuce, and broccoli in containers over
winter in containers. Your climate is probably warmer than mine,
so that shouldn't be a problem at all.

I have used 10-litre/2.5-gallon containers. I suggest two
spinach or lettuce plants, or one broccoli plant, per container.

Onions also work in the winter. And you can jam them in, and eat
while small.


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