On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:42:40 -0500, Ohioguy wrote:

We are buying a house, and it is likely we will be at the place for
around 3 or 4 years before moving. As such, I've been trying to figure
out what plants to focus on. Obviously, we shouldn't really plant
anything that takes 4+ years to mature.

I seem to recall planting a Hale Haven peach, and getting a decent
crop the second year from that. Also, I was thinking of rhubarb,
perhaps some strawberries, and maybe asparagus.

Would raspberries get established quickly enough? Can anyone
recommend anything else that would be a good choice? I do prefer things
that come back the next year, like the things I've mentioned above.
However, I would also be open to a few annuals.


Asparagus and rhubarb both have limits on how much you can harvest in
the early years. First year, none. Second year maybe a week. And it
is about 3 or 4 years before you can harvest very long. I don't have
the exact instructions right here now. I started rhubarb from seed
last year and was not supposed to harvest at all. These plants need
the growth to feed the roots until they are established.

We moved here 6 years ago and started putting in fruit trees. We
still are not getting enough fruit to do anything with, maybe a few to
eat.

If you feel really generous, plant lots of expensive fruit trees for
the next owner. Otherwise, plant tomatoes and peppers.
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