Joining this thread. I have relatively big plans for this year. Apart from my chili plants, my lovage and 2 years ago squash plants, all the rest is new to me.
At home:
Only pot plants, as we may not change the grass field of the rental home. Mild climate, but sometimes hard wind. Can be dry for months in the summer. We will often go away for a few weeks at the time.
- Garlic, Valdres (Norwegian heirloom). Planted feds in autumn last year, into pots. Because of too few pots available, I put 2 feds per pot. They are spending the winter outside and will stay there. When I checked in autumn, they had grown lots of roots, but not any green stilk. So far so good.
- Tomato, Snegirjok. Ordered seeds of a Russian microbush (determinate). I hope it tolerates the climate well. It will stand outside as soon as it is warm enough and not freezing at night. Planning to grow 2 plants. I will make big pots from a large bucket. Planning to grow it together with some herbs that support it, like basil.
- Chili pepper. Edit: by others confirmed as cayenne. I have 2 plants from last year that are spending the winter inside. Seem to thrive on the heated floor in front of a corner window, as they have gotten new chilies. I have ordered seeds for a new type, called Brazilian Starfish. Planning to grow 2 plants of that one. I will add tagetes flowers to all the chili pots, which is supposed to be beneficial. Will move outside when it is warm enough.
- Squash/Zucchini. I grew this 2 years ago and it worked well. This year, right after I planted it put in a large crate outside, it was very windy and the plants knacked and did not recover. I have more seeds left, so I will try again, 1 or 2 plants.
- Grape vines. DH still has his grapes. They are spending the winter inside, as they last winter broke when the crate they stood in got ice inside it and ruined the roots. Some of them have recovered inside.
- Kaffir lime. I tried to grow plants from the seeds from fresh kaffir lime, but they seem to have failed. Maybe I should leave the citrus fruit for now. Maybe buy a kaffir lime plant later if it is ever for sale again.
- Lovage (lřpstikke). Grew this last year from seed and they grew like a dream. I kept only 3 plants. I plan to move 1 to the cabin, to make room for the squash.
At cabin:
First time I will try to make a garden there. Very harsh climate at 650 meter above sea level and inland climate. I will add a layer of new soil. The ground there is sandy, very low on nutrician and peaty.
I will not be there too often, but I expect once per month. I have chosen vegetables that you can pick also a bit later, I hope.
- Kale, Wesland Winter. I bought seeds of a kale that tolerates cold and tastes better after freezing.
- Red beetroot, detroit 2. From seed. Also a type that can tolerate harsh climate, hopefully.
- Peas, Norli. Seeds for a small bush, so that it doesn't block sunlight.
- Beans, Royal Burgundy. Seeds for a small bush, so that it doesn't block sunlight.
- Sellery, Prinz. Also from seed.
- Carrot, London Torg. Seeds for winter carrot.
- Herbs. Lots of herbs that are benefical for the kale and carrots. Planting together with the vegetables:
- Rosmary
- Sage
- Peppermint. I will keep the mint in a pot, bacause it will otherwise take over the whole bed.
- Thyme for sandy and low nutricious ground
- Chives, Siberian type.
- Tarragon (esdragon), Russian type.
- Strawberries. They were planted there 2 years ago to keep them alive, until we move to a new owned house with own garden. If they don't survive, it is not critical. There is also another berry bush, surving only. And some more grape vines.
- Ribes. Also only standing there to survive since 2 years.
- Grape vines. Surviving only, since 2 years.
