T
his popular low-
maintenance green
is a must for many
gardeners. If you're growing
kale in containers, sow
seeds similarly to mesclun
mixes and harvest the baby
greens. In raised beds with
rich soil, many varieties
will grow more than 6 feet tall. Choose
your kale variety according to your climate
and season. 'Lacinato' kale, also called
dinosaur kale, is a Mediterranean plant
that does well in the summer or in warm
environments. Curly Scotch kale and tender
Siberian kale are great winter crops that
can tolerate frost.
6) Kale
When to plant
:
Sow seeds in
early to midsummer for fall and winter
harvest. For a summer harvest, plant seeds
in spring two weeks to a month before the
last frost date.
Light requirement
:
Full
sun; provide afternoon shade in very hot
climates.
7) Cherry
Tomatoes
T
omatoes are one of the most
rewarding crops to grow in a home
garden. If you're a new gardener,
start with a classic disease-resistant
cherry tomato like 'Sweet Million'.
Be sure to build a trellis for the long
vines, and plant them in a sunny spot
where they can be protected from rain.
Cherry tomatoes are an ideal choice for
container gardens.
