r/Sacratomato

Total novice at all of this 😂 I have family who grows tomatoes, peppers, zucchs etc, but more spread out and not close together.

My question is that I have 3 separate beds, about 4’x6’, on the south side of my property. In between houses, but still decent amount of sun. I’m interested in beets, lettuce, zucchini, carrots, garlic or anything else tasty (I enjoy cooking). Which of these work well together and what would you suggest to make the best use of my space?

THANK YOU! 😂👍🏻

Edit: I’ll probably wait at least a month or so to plant (things to do, and need to prep the beds)

Any feedback is appreciated! I hope to plant broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, a variety of native flowers, snap peas, lettuce, kale, chives & possibly Swiss chard. 😊

ETA - we primarily plant in containers since we rent.

I understand that this is a little off topic. Does anyone have a lead on some sugar cane cuttings?

I have a 4’x6’ north facing patch that is in the shade from about noon on. The whole yard is on a drip system for sun loving drought tolerant CA natives, but this patch stays a bit damp because of all the shade.

Any suggestions for a CA native for a mostly shaded damp (not wet) area?

I’ve always heard that zucchini was ridiculously prolific. I planted four plants this year and have had barely any grow.

Fall plants seem to be able to start quite soon! What are you guys hoping to grow?

I want to plant a white sapote, but I’ve never tried one. Before I give up limited back yard real estate, does anyone have any end of the season ones I can try? Be sad to find out in 3-7 years I don’t like the fruit…

Any recommendations on landscaping services in the area??? Please post pictures if you have them too. Thanks.

I wanted to ask a question regarding growing jalapeños and Serranos in this area. I have been attempting to grow Serranos and jalapeños in this area for a few years and they always lack flavor. They have absolutely no taste and store bought have a lot of flavor compared to mine. They do have some spice though. I fertilize with Jacks 20-20-20 and am growing them in-ground, in pots, and raised beds and the same issue is happening across all. I have tried Jacks blossom booster 10-30-20 as well with no success. I have tried to stress the plant to develop more flavor but when I do the plant doesn’t even get to the wilting point and the peppers are turning soft and becoming sunburned when they weren’t before I started watering less. My Habaneros and Thai peppers have flavor and spice with same watering habits.

Have other individuals growing Serranos and jalapeños in this area had success with flavor getting to the level of store bought flavor? And does anyone have recommendations for what I can improve?

Thank you!

My buddy and I have a hankering to make mead and or local fruit wine from local honey. Anyone have an extra honey from their hives they’d be down to donate to the cause? We’d be happy to share the fruits of our labor, when done, of course!