I Would Like To Grow My Own Fruit And Vegetables?
Posted by admin on February 16, 2010
i live in the caribbean. what would be good to grow here. i have never done this before, is it a huge undertaking??
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No, you just need to stick with tropicals, like banana, kiwi, mango, etc for the fruit part. Then you can grow all sorts of vegetables – if you yard is drier and windy, you could grow Thyme, Rosemary and Lavender, but if it is more of a damp setting, they will not grow well down there. Cool crops like peas, pumpkins, kale, and parsley will not perform well in hot humid areas, but most greens will accept semi shady moist conditions in rich soil, as will some bush beans (try those in winter). Tubers like potatoes and peanuts will grow for you, as will most onions, I believe. You just need to figure out your microclimate and your growing zone and look at the seed stores online and the plant nurseries in your area to see what varieties and vegetables will work – look for things that are “heat and humidity tolerant” and “fungus resistant” for the best results, normally in your area. Most “tropical” varieties will work, but that label is more commonly found on flowers, rather than vegetables. Many annual vegetables will work as long as you grow them in winter when the weather is cooler for them. Also look for asian varieties – things like Bok Choy and thai vegetables are meant to be grown in warmer climates so they will work better for you.
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if you are looking for more information on USDA plant hardiness zones, there is a detailed and interactive USDA plant hardiness zone map at http://www.plantmaps.com/usda_hardiness_zone_map.php which allow you to locate your USDA zone based on zipcode or city.