Aboutnick mccann Expertise I can give concise answers on growing plants in containers instead of the ground, why and how to plant them and how to maintain them.
Experience Master Gardner in Charlotte County Florida,,with 10 years experience.
Organizations Master Gardner Association of Charlotte County, Florida
Education/Credentials Associates Degree
Past/Present Clients I am currently also an expert in the Tropical Plant dept.
Question I have just purchased 12 pots, each of which have 6 planting ports (think "giant daisy shape"), which will reside in two stacks of six pots each. Vertical gardening seems great for my situation, with full sun just on one side of my house. What can I grow in these? I was hoping for lettuce and other herbs, maybe some strawberries, peppers, could I hope for beans and tomatoes, too? How early can I plant small seedlings of lettuce outside in northern Door County?
Answer Hi Eileen, These containers are meant for smaller root systems, I wouldn't be thinking of putting Tomatoes or Peppers in them, but herbs (all the choices..)lettuce (leaf style..), strawberries, and bush beans are fine; Just bear in mind the small root area, and don't try to overcrowd each pot, one per pot will reap much better benefits then trying to put 2 or 3 and have them stunt. I am not familiar with Door County? so I would need to know your climate zone to help you with when to plant outside. Nick
