Re: Asian veg in the US
Hi Nan,
Experiment is right.Chinese celery is supposed to be a cool weather crop but
I have had much success with it.farmers here grow chinses cabbage without
difficulty.Our temp almost never goes above the mid 80s and is usually in
the 70s so I guess it aint that hot!
Nesa
----- Original Message -----
From: Nan Sterman <nsterman@mindsovermatter.com>
To: <veggie-list@eskimo.com>
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2000 11:44 AM
Subject: 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
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