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questions about lettuce and potatoes
I am getting ready to plant my first seeds this weekend and have a few questions. FYI - I am in the middle south region.
1) lettuce - do I need to start the seeds inside or out? We have about 10 weeks until the first frost.
2) potatoes - I have some purple potatoes left over from our regular summer garden. They have some small eyes on them, but I am not sure they are ready to cut and plant this fall. I did get some potatoes seeds, which I know I cannot plant outside now. But, can I plant them inside as a permanent place (i.e., not just for a transplant)?
Thanks for any input folks have. This forum has been such a resource as I get started!
Kristan
1) lettuce - do I need to start the seeds inside or out? We have about 10 weeks until the first frost.
2) potatoes - I have some purple potatoes left over from our regular summer garden. They have some small eyes on them, but I am not sure they are ready to cut and plant this fall. I did get some potatoes seeds, which I know I cannot plant outside now. But, can I plant them inside as a permanent place (i.e., not just for a transplant)?
Thanks for any input folks have. This forum has been such a resource as I get started!
Kristan
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Join date : 2010-08-09
Location : zone 7-8
Re: questions about lettuce and potatoes
Good morning Kristan!
I would plant your lettuce directly where you want them to grow.
I don't know the answer about your potatoes, but I can tell you that potatoes need a lot of root space, and the vines also can get big. Do you have room indoors for a plant at least 2 feet wide and 3 feet tall, if not bigger?
I would plant your lettuce directly where you want them to grow.
I don't know the answer about your potatoes, but I can tell you that potatoes need a lot of root space, and the vines also can get big. Do you have room indoors for a plant at least 2 feet wide and 3 feet tall, if not bigger?
Re: questions about lettuce and potatoes
Thanks for the feedback Megan. Not sure the potato idea will work...wishful thinking I guess :-)
Kristan
Kristan
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Re: questions about lettuce and potatoes
(BUMP) Does anyone know if sweet potatoes might work better for Kristan in an indoor situation? I have never grown them before, all I know is that they grow down from the top rather than up from the bottom.
Re: questions about lettuce and potatoes
Is the question about sweet potatoes? Not that it matters, since I don't have an answer!
You can try anything you want and see if it works. Any plant needs light, nutrients, temperature and water. Provide those and see what happens!
You can try anything you want and see if it works. Any plant needs light, nutrients, temperature and water. Provide those and see what happens!
Re: questions about lettuce and potatoes
That would be an interesting experiment. I have no idea either but just might give it a try down in my laundry room this winter in a very large container that I have. I do have some grow lights so I could set it on a timer. Even if I just get enough little ones for one meal it would be a fun thing to try. Go for it. I will do it with you.
GK
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Re: questions about lettuce and potatoes
I might give it a go... there is a spot in our breakfast nook that would meet the light and space requirements. Will keep everyone posted if I give it a try :-)
Kristan
Kristan
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Re: questions about lettuce and potatoes
maybe if it is a small bush like sweet potato. My sweet potato plants are CRAZY!!
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