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Groceries Are Getting Expensive! It's Time to Grow Your Own 🌱
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items I'm sure we can all agree that life isn't getting any cheaper. Groceries are getting expensive and it's time to grow our own veggies, fruits, herbs, etc. I, myself, am starting to grow my own fruits like lemons and limes since they're what we use con... ****Companion plants are the plants that grow great together. Some actually destroy each other so watch out for those!
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Vegetables
Fruits
Herbs
Vegetables
The best time to plant : Spring a few weeks before the last frost where temperature reaches 40 degrees Thrives: Spring/fall Care: 6+ hours, full sun, 1-2 in. of water per week. ***COMPANION PLANTS: Basil, marigolds, alyssum / ****NON-COMPANION: asparagus, carrots, cucumbers, melons, parsnips, squash, and sunflowers
Potatoes
The best time to plant : After last frost date in your area Thrives: Summer Care: 6-8 hours of sunlight daily, 1-2 inches of water each week. ***COMPANION PLANTS: asparagus, basil, bean, marigold, carrots, celery, chive, cucumber, garlic, lettuce, mint, onion, parsley, peas, sage and squash/ ****NON-COMPANION: corn, potatoes, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumbers, peas, and dill
Roma Tomatoes
The best time to plant : Spring/fall Thrives: Spring/fall Care: 6-8 hours of sunlight daily, 1 in. of water per week ***COMPANION PLANTS: leafy greens, onions, tomatoes, radishes, beets, and herbs ****NON-COMPANION: dill, celery, parsnips, or potatoes
Carrots
The best time to plant : Early spring Thrives: Spring/fall Care: 6-8 hours of sunlight daily, 1 in. of water per week. ***COMPANION PLANTS: lettuce, beets, carrots, tomatoes, potatoes, dill, cabbage, and chamomile ****NON-COMPANION: asparagus, beans, peas, corn, or cabbage
Onions
The best time to plant : Spring/fall Thrives: Spring/fall Care: 6-8 hours of sunlight, 1-2 in of water per week. ***COMPANION PLANTS: peas, strawberries, radishes, carrots, marigolds, cucumbers, and beans ***NON-COMPANION: Brassicas, such as broccoli, cabbage, and kale
Romaine Lettuce
The best time to plant : Early spring/late summer early fall (cool) Thrives: Spring/fall Care: 4-6 hours of sunlight daily, 1-1.5 in of water per week. ***COMPANION PLANTS: strawberries, lettuce, radishes, tomatoes, beans, peas, and garlic ***NON-COMPANION:broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, potatoes, and turnips
Spinach
Fruits
The best time to plant : Spring after frost Thrives: Spring through fall Care: 6-8 hours of sunlight daily, deeply water once a week ensuring top 2 in. of soil is dry - overwatering can lead to root rot
Lemon Trees
The best time to plant : Spring after frost or fall before frost starts
Thrives: Year round
Care: 6+ hours of sunlight daily, water frequently (if newly planted), water less frequently (if established)
Lime Tree
The best time to plant : Early spring/
Thrives: Late spring/ early autumn
Care: 6-8 hours of sunlight daily, 1-1.5 in of water weekly
Peaches
Herbs
The best time to plant : Early spring Thrives: Spring and summer Care: ensure it receives plenty of sunlight, water it sparingly only when the top soil is dry, use well-draining soil, prune regularly after flowering to maintain shape Benefits: Improv...
Rosemary Plants
The best time to plant : Late spring/ Late summer Thrives: Late Spring / Summer Care: Full sun about 6–8 hours per day, water in the morning to avoid wet roots overnight Benefits: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and digestive properties
Basil
The best time to plant : Spring after last frost
Thrives: Spring / Fall (frost-free climates)
Care: ensure consistent moisture by watering regularly when the top inch of soil feels dry, provide at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily, plant in well-dr...
Mint
The best time to plant : Late spring after last frost
Thrives: Summer
Care: ensure it receives plenty of sunlight, water it sparingly only when the soil is dry to the touch, plant it in well-drained soil, and regularly prune to encourage bushy grow...
Oregano
The best time to plant : Early spring after last frost
Thrives: Early spring and fall
Care: 6-8 hours of sunlight daily/ one to two in. of water per week, or one or two waterings per week
Be...
Dill
The best time to plant : Spring/fall
Thrives: Spring/fall
Care: 4-6 hours of sunlight daily, 1 in. of water per week
Cilantro