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What vegetables grow best in dry conditions? I want to have a vegetable garden this summer, but will be travelling a lot and unable to keep it well watered. What are the best vegetables to plant? ... (Asked by S M)
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lettuce spinach watermelon water...(Answered by urban eve)

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What are the best vegetables to use for container gardening? I live in an apartment & miss having a garden. I'd like to start a container garden on my patio and grow some vegetables. Which vegetables do best in this type of situation? Hi, again! Wow, the response I've got has been great-- could you guys (and gals) please expand on what size containers, how much attention I have to pay to light, etc? Any pertinent details I should know/ keep in mind when endeavoring to do this? Thanks so much for all the great answers! ... (Asked by Amy B)
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tomatoes onions carrots pole beans (green beans) lettuce cabbage zucchini...(Answered by Chrys)

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How long do most vegetables take before they are ready to be picked? I have a small garden growin and was wondering how long it usually takes before the vegetables will b ready to b picked. I have cantolope, watermelon, peppers, cucumbers, onions, carrots, tomatoes and such growin... ... (Asked by candigyrl8402)
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an average of 2 - 3 warm, sunny months from the time you set the seedlings out in the soil. Longer if you start them from seed...(Answered by TURANDOT)

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Can you grow vegetables and fruits if your yard uses reclaimed water for the sprinkler system? I was told my sprinkler system uses recycled water from retention ponds throughout my community (which sounds kind of disgusting). If I grow some vegetables will they be safe to eat? ... (Asked by Rolly)
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I would say first and foremost, take a sample of the water to your local extension office and ask them to test it. Your biggest fear should be echoli poisoning. Having said that, most of the time it's fine to water the soil (which gets to your root system), not the plants and certainly not what you are eating (the veggie or fruit itself)...(Answered by fae272)

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what vegetables can I grow in the presence of wild rabbits and no fence? I am asked to set up a vegetable garden for children in an area infested with wild rabbits there is not the the money for any fencing or the time to install any,I am happy to grow only those vegetables that are not eaten by rabbits. ... (Asked by gerry)
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I have grown summer squash and tomatoes without a fence and rabbits (we have lots too) have never eaten them....(Answered by hayharbr)

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Should I let my partner grow vegetables on my deceased dogs grave? My lovely old labrador died three years ago and we buried him in the garden. We're on water restrictions so the garden isn't very healthy at all except in this one spot where my old dog is buried and the weeds grow profusely. My partner came up with the idea of growing vegetables there. I do miss homegrown vegetables but I cant imagine eating anything which my old dog has fertilized. What do you all think of this? ... (Asked by OzDonna)
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Vegetables are annuals, and will die, and not be a very nice homage to your dog. Over my cats' graves I have planted perennial flowers. I, too, would be unable to eat anything grown over ANY grave, let alone a beloved pet...just too weird and sad for me. If you have water restrictions, use the 'Jersey Well' method of watering, wherein you bury a 2-3 liter soda bottle that you have punched several holes in. Get some diapers or feminine napkins and rip out the inside material and place it in the soil around your plants ...(Answered by Lady S)

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I want to grow my own vegetables, do I need a green house? I live in the UK and would like to start growing fruit and vegetables in my back garden. The garden is a good size and I have plenty of space. Has anyone got any advice on where is best to start and also do I need to have a green house, or is there any way to do it without one. Thanks! ... (Asked by outfoxed98)
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You don't "Need" a greenhouse, however it is useful. It will allow you to get your seedlings started earlier allowing you to put sturdier more developed plants into the ground at the start of the planting season. With the right type of greenhouse its possible to keep some crops growing year round....(Answered by thomas)

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What vegetables could grow in Iraq? I am going to be deploying again and i want fresh veggies and fruits this time so i was thinking of growing them myself. I like tomatos cucumbers watermelon strawberries and basically all sorts of fruits and vegetables. My problem is that i dont know what is easy to grow in a desert enviroment. I know i could rig up a shade so they dont sit in the sun all day but basically i am clueless on this subject. Can anyone help? ... (Asked by Doc)
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Why don't you take those two vegetables we got in the white house (bush and cheney) over with you and plant them. Be safe. Come back alive......(Answered by conx-the-dots)

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Where in georgia or a good store can I buy organic seeds for vegetables? I am a gardener the grows a wide variety of plants and vegetables. Where is a good department or any store that sells 100% organic plant seeds from tomatos to zucchinis ... (Asked by Gyorgyii)
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Wal mart,Home depot, and lowes all now has an organic seed display usually right by the regular seed selections...(Answered by pcbeachrat)

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Where can I find articles about manual Pollination (made by yourself) to flowers and vegetables? Where can I find articles about manual Pollination (made by yourself) to flowers and vegetables? ... (Asked by Trilochan Kaur)
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Depends Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, potaotes, beans are self pollinators Corn is wind pollination Squash you need to take the pollen from the male blossom to the female blossom with a paint brush Try "New Seed Starters Handbook" by Nancy Bubel a Rodale publication...(Answered by byron101540)

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