Re: Asian veg in the US
Nesa, there are probably few areas of the continental US with
climactic conditions similar to yours. I think it would help you to
the climactic characteristics of each region in order to interpret
the advice you are getting from each of us. In Connecticut (CT),
there are four seasons of the year, the cool season starting in Fall
(probably around the middle of September) and by cool, I mean daytime
temperatures in the 50s to 60s (jump in here folks if I am wrong).
Cabbages and other cool season vegetables are best planted then.
Here in Southern California, that's about as cool as the daytime
temperatures get in the winter while in Ct, they'll get snow by
November. It never snows here.
I would guess that your weather is too warm for the cool season
vegetables, but you need to experiment with them to see what they do.
For example, you might be able to grow cabbages and other greens in
the shade rather than in full sun whereas we grow it in full sun but
at times of the year when there are cooler temperatures.
Eggplant, cucumber, okra and melons, on the other hand LOVE heat and
should do really well for you.
Starfruit is grown here in Southern California in frost free areas so
you should do well with it also. For more information on Starfruit,
check out the website of the California Rare Fruit Growers,
www.crfg.org.
Nan
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Nan Sterman
San Diego County California
Sunset zone 24, USDA hardiness zone 10b or 11
