Friday, May 28, 2010

Starting Pineapples

This is what a pineapple top looks like when taken hold and beginning new growth.
Note the leaves of the pineapple top will die off as the new growth emerges from the inside.

How do your potatoes grow?

The potato seedlings that were planted at the beginning of April are pretty much done. The leaves are all brown and no potatoes developed at the roots.
I didn't try them during this month before.
Has anyone had success with potatoes at this time of year?

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Tropical South Florida Planting Calendar

This may be incomplete, but at least a start, at gathering planting calendar information. When we first moved to Florida, I went to get some tomato seedlings and was told I was too late. I was shocked. It was still warm and beautiful. I gave up too easily. Likewise, the garden centers are full of seeds at this time of the year but in our climate, it is too late for many of them.  Either it is already too hot, it will be too rainy or some other reason I haven't figured out yet.
Please add your experience and advise and let's create a calendar that you be a good guide for Miami gardening. I haven't planted much in the fall, so please add your experience.

Dec-February   Tomato, Basil, Spinach/Lettuce, Pineapple, Broccoli,
Mar-April    Tomato, Herbs, Beans, Strawberries, Cucumbers, Spinach/Lettuce,
May-June  Beans, Strawberries, Cucumbers, Spinach/Lettuce,
Year around  Pepper, Potato,

Found this fellow Miami gardening blogger with an article they wrote about their summer plantings.
http://www.urbanoasisproject.org/gardening-in-south-florida/tropical-summer-veggie-growing