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Old 07-19-2020, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Kenswing View Post
Do you have one? What can you grow successfully in the Florida Climate?

My wife loves her garden and wants to continue growing her own vegetables when we move.

Right now she grows:

Kale (2 varieties)
Swiss Chard
Squash (4 varieties)
Tomatoes (4 varieties)
Peas
Fava beans
String beans
Cucumbers
Beets
Carrots
Radishes
Onions
Lettuce (2 varieties)
Arugula
Spinach
Bell Peppers
Jalapeno peppers
A bunch of different herbs
Pumpkins
Watermelon
Strawberries
Blueberries
Figs

Will any of those make it in FL? We currently live in Western Washington. The climate is a tad different.. lol

Thanks.
I find Florida has two seasons for gardening Early spring and summer/fall. The big problem is the insects and critters that love your garden. The upkeep becomes a real chore. Are you going to use pesticides or go organic? Then there are mold and fungus issues with the humid and wet season. For tomatoes you will need to get some good soil.. not Florida Loam. They need magnesium and manganese for good taste. They grow big and juicy in Florida but are often tasteless unless you get good soil.