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Re: Patio Plants ?

From: Kathleen Meistrell <meistrel@nwark.com>

>        It has been my experience that most vegetable plants require a
sunny
>location with at least a half day of full sunshine.  You didn't mention the
>zone in which you live, but you might try some leaf lettuce, spinach, and a
>variety of salad greens.  If they turn "leggy" on you, there is probably no
>hope for the hot weather crops like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and
>squash.  If your greens do okay, try some of the space saving patio
hybrids.
>They are compact plants that produce a large yield for their size.  Also
>look for climbing plants. If you provide a support, they will go up instead
>of out.
>        Good Luck,
>                Kathy (meistrel@nwark.com) in zone 5--Fayetteville,
Arkansas.
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I am right on the edge of Zone 5 and  6. I have enough sun, I think, and
would like plants to  " climb ". I am thinking sunflowers or sweet peas.
Any thoughts ?
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" So Far : So Good  "
leyda@valunet.com
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