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Re: central wisconsin apartment dweller

Thanks a lot for the advice...now it just needs to warm up so I can get
started!

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>From:  j r c[SMTP:jrc1@JUNO.COM]
>Sent:  Friday, April 18, 1997 11:01AM
>To:    Multiple recipients of list SQFT
>Subject:       Re: central wisconsin apartment dweller
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>On Thu, 17 Apr 1997 18:08:25 -0500 "Meister, Sean P" <smeis926@UWSP.EDU>
>writes:
>>I am a college student in Central Wisconsin who wants to grow some
>>vegetables but I think I am limited to container growing (now that is
>>squarefoot gardening!)  I have southern exposure, so sunlight isn't a
>>limiting factor.  Does anyone have any advice in general about
>>container growing and what should and should not be grown?
>
>I have had good results in the past with determinate tomatoes and some of
>the smaller varieties of peppers. I've never tried a fast-growing root
>veggie such as radishes (comments from others would be appreciated).  The
>few times I've tried them, my  herbs such as basil and  chives have done
>well.  If you grow in containers in a southern exposure, bear in mind
>that the roots can overheat from the solar radiation.  A light colored
>container keeps them cooler, or you may want to cover a dark container
>with aluminum foil as the summer heats up.
>One advantage of container growing in your zone ( you're USDA 5, aren't
>you?) is the ability to bring the containers inside during an early
>September frost. (Not easy, but do-able.)
>Good luck.
>
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