Planting Rapini, Lettuce, Green beans http://demoo.notlong.com 4 June 2008 Planting Rapini, Lettuce, Green beans Space was available, so rapini,(first time planted) late lettuce, and beans were planted. The use of the small tiller is depicted, as is the method of using toilet paper in the row to facilitate seed spacing and depth control.It is probably best to run the guide line prior to laying the row of toilet paper, as can be seen by my rather crooked row.
Hello. I read your are the man in the "knowhow" .Can you look at my letuce and give me opionon if you see something I am doing wrong ? I did a post under "vicarious1" I do not have the space you seem to have in Ontario. I am in Vancouver . Do green beans grow on arches I mixed my beans with Clematis. The Clem seem to grow so slow. Its a 100% new garden(we'r renting) and space it at a premium. What happens when the beans reach the top of the arch will they grow downwards on other side or must i pull them in that direction or will they stop climping. Arches nothing special Green iron from Outdoor Warehouse. I got a few extra and wonder maybe I should grow them along the neigghbours wooden walls. Is that better I can but some string and nails along it ? Thanks for any advice.
I never grow climbing beans, the simple bush bean with maybe a string about two feet along the row for a bit of support, yellow and/or green are perfect. A six foot row of say 15 plants will supply a family of four and they can be planted anytime in warm weather. Dont crowd the plants, and they will produce many more beans. Vancouver has a wet problem, so you will encounter bugs that I never have. Starting out there will be a lot of trial and error, but plant a few of what you think will grow and see the result. With a bit of care one can grow a great quantity in a small space. Lettuce for me grows almost anywhere. Give the plants room in the row, and you can crowd the row spacing considerably- just enough room for access. If you are really limited in space try square foot gardening, say beds two feet square and cover the area with plants with a bit of space between the individual plants. I have the impression that VAncouver is not the best growing area in Canada for much garden produce, but cetain plants thrive in the climate, and you have to determine this.
